Archived CRISPR gene editing relieves muscular dystrophy symptoms in dogs. There is hope for ugly people. (sciencenews.org)
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Archived CRISPR gene editing relieves muscular dystrophy symptoms in dogs. There is hope for ugly people. (sciencenews.org)
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[–] AmaleksHairyAss 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago (edited ago)
An article in the new The CRISPR journal points out that CAS9 editing almost always disables or mutates p53, a gene responsible for causing apoptosis in damaged cells. This greatly increases rates of cancer. The online version downplays the risk compared to the print edition.