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CRISPR used to remove extra chromosomes in Down syndrome and restore cell function (www.earth.com)

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[–] Breezy@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Well they're not allowed to splice up human kid's dna. If your child had something believed curable through this method would you sign them up for it?

[–] protist@mander.xyz 17 points 4 months ago (1 children)

All this research was done on human cells in vitro. The person you're responding to was making shit up

[–] Breezy@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago

Impressive and hopeful then!