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Jacob Burmeister takes first steps after groundbreaking gene therapy treatment
Jacob Burmeister, a four-year-old from Melbourne known as the 'butterfly boy,' took his first steps after receiving groundbreaking gene therapy for Epidermolysis Bullosa. Four months prior, Jacob could not walk due to the condition's severe effects. His treatment may pave the way for similar approvals, as around 1500 Australians suffer from this rare disease.
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