ScienceCRISPR reportedly used to remove extra chromosome that causes Down syndrome
A post claims Japanese scientists used CRISPR to remove the extra chromosome for the first time. Another goes further, claiming the work creates the ability to cure Down syndrome.
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A September 24 post claims Japanese scientists used CRISPR to remove the extra chromosome that causes Down syndrome for the first time. A second post adds the claim that this creates the ability to cure the condition. Separately, a quote-post argues that chromosome removal is about genetic treatment, drawing a distinction between changing chromosomes and eliminating people with Down syndrome.
CRISPR reportedly used to remove extra chromosome that causes Down syndrome
A post claims Japanese scientists used CRISPR to remove the extra chromosome for the first time. Another goes further, claiming the work creates the ability to cure Down syndrome.
