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Uplifting News@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 month 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 · 1 month ago

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

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It’s fine and not at all contradictory to care for existing people with Downs and also work to eliminate the condition.
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  What a commendably gentle way to caution against that logical fallacy. 🙇🏼‍♂️💚
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