Yet another gene editing breakthrough. - AMN EASIER

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Yet another gene editing breakthrough.

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Deafness has been prevented in mice using gene editing for the first time, in an advance that could transform future treatment of genetic hearing loss.

The study found that a single injection of a gene editing cocktail prevented progressive deafness in baby animals that were destined to lose their hearing.

theguardian.com/science/201...

I have posted a lot about crispr gene editing. It is full steam ahead. Only a matter of time for us, though I doubt it'll happen in my lifetime.

Designer babies too.

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