Down Syndrome Gene Editing Success
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CRISPR Used to Remove Extra Chromosomes in Lab Model of Down Syndrome and Restore Cell Function
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Japanese scientists used CRISPR gene editing technique to remove duplicate chromosome that causes Down Syndrome .
Researchers say it's the first time the duplicate chromosome, called trisomy 21 , has been targeted and removed.
The study was conducted in lab-grown cells and mature skin fibroblast cells taken from a Down Syndrome patient.
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