CRISPR research on Down syndrome cells draws a 'cure' claim
A post claims a Japanese lab has cured Down syndrome by removing an extra chromosome. The linked X summary describes research on cells; the work is a laboratory proof of concept, not a clinical therapy.
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The linked X summary describes research targeting trisomy 21 cells from people with Down syndrome, published in PNAS Nexus in early 2025. A post sharing it on September 26, 2026, claims the condition is “cured.” The work concerns removing an extra chromosome in laboratory cells—not a clinical treatment for people.
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