Argentinian couple moves to US to allow their toddler to join gene therapy trial
by Stephen Starr from Science | The Guardian on (#6MX61)
The Lovatos relocated from Guatemala to Ohio for their son, who has the rare genetic disorder Canavan disease
The birth of their first child three and a half years ago completed Natalia and Juan Lovato's lives. Both from Argentina, Juan was a professional soccer player in Guatemala, where Natalia ran a successful Argentinian restaurant.
Soon, however, they noticed their son Ciro couldn't hold up his head. Then, they were alarmed that he wasn't making eye contact.
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