Pioneering gene editing therapy could give 5-year-old with rare, fatal disorder a new chance at life

A 5-year-old from Center City has faced rare odds since birth, and now this warrior is in a real life race to rewrite his story.

Pierce Hynes is battling not one, but two rare genetic disorders - one of which is fatal, called TECPR2.

But a pioneering gene editing therapy could give him a new chance at life

"Pierce is our super social little butterfly," said mom Rachel Hynes.
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