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[–] SmokeyMeadow 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

This story is more than 10 years old, and at that point we were already able to suppress symptoms of Down's. That's why the advocates freaked out. They saw the writing on the wall that this could be the last generation with Downies in it. Then there would be no more need for advocacy.

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[–] Hammernale ago  (edited ago)

Very interesting study. Quite a lot to work out, though, not to mention the effect these drugs might have on the pregnant mother.

Also, this type of technique would require continued treatment, from early in development (before birth) at least through adulthood. Otherwise their development will still get stunted to some degree.

Also, while I understand the need for downs advocates, I don’t understand why Downs advocates would need downs to continue to exist. Surely they’d be happy it was fixed, and move on to another cause.

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[–] LightestHour ago 

Did you forget the Iron Law of Committees?