‘The Oscar of science’ awarded to scientists behind genetic treatment that restores lost vision win | Science

‘The Oscar of science’ awarded to scientists behind genetic treatment that restores lost vision win | Science

A married couple who met over a dissected brain and went on to create the first approved gene therapy for blindness have been awarded one of the most lucrative prizes in science. Molecular biologist Jean Bennett and ophthalmologist Albert Maguire share the $3m (£2.2m) Breakthrough prize for life sciences with physician Katherine High for the…

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