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Uplifting News@lemmy.worldEnglish · 5 months ago

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 · 5 months ago

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

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Being born brown is not a disease. 😅
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  Pretty sure that’s the point they’re trying to make.

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