Harvard Couple Wins 'Oscar of Science' for Gene Therapy Reversing Childhood Blindness

A married couple of scientists has been awarded the 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for developing the world's first gene therapy capable of restoring sight in patients with a rare inherited form of blindness.

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Harvard couple wins $3M 'Oscar of Science' for first gene therapy to reverse childhood blindness

A married couple of scientists has won the 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for creating the world's first gene therapy to restore sight in patients with a rare form of inherited blindness.

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Harvard Couple Wins 'Oscar of Science' for Gene Therapy Reversing Childhood Blindness

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Harvard couple wins $3M 'Oscar of Science' for first gene therapy to reverse childhood blindness

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