Altered Fates

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The narrative delves into the intense competition among top scientists in the field of gene therapy, highlighting their ambitions and rivalries at prestigious institutions like the National Institutes of Health. It explores the groundbreaking human experiments in gene transfer, offering a glimpse into the ethical dilemmas faced by families of the pioneering children involved in these trials. Through detailed accounts, the Pulitzer Prize-winning authors illuminate the complex interplay of scientific innovation and personal sacrifice in a race that could reshape medical history.