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CRISPR used to remove extra chromosomes in Down syndrome and restore cell function

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CRISPR used to remove extra chromosomes in Down syndrome and restore cell function

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Uplifting News@lemmy.worldEnglish · 6 months ago

Japanese researchers have successfully eliminated the extra chromosome responsible for Down syndrome using CRISPR gene editing.

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Hard to say at this point. This early testing was on cells in a petri dish. It will take a lot of study to convert this to a treatment on living humans and determine the best time to intervene.

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