CRISPR reportedly silences extra chromosome 21 in Down syndrome cells
A Mie University team reportedly used modified CRISPR-Cas9 on patient-derived cells. The technique remains a laboratory proof of concept.
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Researchers at Mie University reportedly used modified CRISPR-Cas9 to inactivate one copy of chromosome 21 in patient-derived Down syndrome cells, restoring more normal gene expression in the lab. The technique remains a laboratory proof of concept.
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