Using CRISPR to remove extra chromosomes in Down syndrome

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Genetic editing techniques could allow trisomia to be treated at the cellular level, according to an in vitro concept test study. Down syndrome is caused by the presence of a third copy of chromosome 21. The condition occurs in about 1 in every 700 live births and is relatively easy to diagnose in the early stages of development. However, there are no treatments. Ryotaro Hashizume and his colleagues use the genetic editing system...dx.doi.org/10…

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Novel Anti-CRISPR Protein Targets Cas13b RNA Nuclease

There are numerous potential uses for the CRISPR-Cas gene scissors, ranging from antiviral treatments and diagnostics to the treatment of genetic disorders.

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Using CRISPR to remove extra chromosomes in Down syndrome

Gene editing techniques may eventually allow trisomy to be treated at the cellular level, according to an in vitro proof-of-concept study.