ASGCT 2026: Rare Instance of AAV Integration into Human Genome Linked to Brain Tumor

Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia uncovered a rare instance of AAV vector integration into the genome of a young patient, resulting in a brain tumor. While the patient's surgery was successful, the case, published in the New England Journal of Medicine , raises important safety considerations. The post ASGCT 2026: Rare Instance of AAV Integration into Human Genome Linked to Brain Tumor appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News .