fundamentals
Gene Therapy
Liposomes
Another method for inserting genes uses liposomes, which are microscopic sacs that have a layer of lipid (fat). Liposomes can be configured to contain DNA that can be absorbed by the person’s cells, thereby delivering their DNA to the cell nucleus. Sometimes this method does not work because the liposomes are not absorbed into the person’s cells, the new gene does not work as intended, or the new gene is eventually lost. 