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It's worth noting that, while fascinating, CRISPR is not yet a solved problem, as the technique in its current iteration can apparently introduce random mutatio
by Mahn 8y ago
It's worth noting that, while fascinating, CRISPR is not yet a solved problem, as the technique in its current iteration can apparently introduce random mutations and damage [1].
[1] https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-05736-3 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-05736-3
- ASalazarMX 8y agoNow I understand why the augments are so unruly.
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- bduerst 8y agoGene editing has always been a crapshoot, from e.coli to crops. You basically perform the insertion on a large number of cells and then pick the ones that survive. I'm oversimplifying it, but the point is that there are a lot of causalities with the process. You can't really do that with a living human being.
- kingbirdy 8y agoYou can't do it ethically. I wouldn't put it past someone (or some country) to start trying anyway, if they haven't already.
- moyix 8y agoThey have already: https://gizmodo.com/china-has-already-gene-edited-86-people-with-crispr-1822297524 https://gizmodo.com/china-has-already-gene-edited-86-people-...