A recent gene therapy injection, costing ₹16 crore, was administered to a toddler in Nashik for spinal muscular atrophy, marking a significant advancement in treating rare genetic diseases. This development raises questions about the future potential of gene therapy to address more common conditions like high cholesterol or high blood pressure. While traditional medicine treats symptoms, gene therapy aims to cure by correcting faulty genes, offering hope for diseases caused by genetic defects, though common ailments involve multiple genes and environmental factors.