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I wonder if there actually is a possibility of something like that in human genome. Are there any known bugs that can be introduced to human genome and instantl
by tryauuum 5y ago
I wonder if there actually is a possibility of something like that in human genome. Are there any known bugs that can be introduced to human genome and instantly kill a human after, e.g. 18 years of normal operation?
- a_t48 5y agoAneurysms.
- NavinF 5y agoDo genes associated with cancer count? I can't think of anything that kicks in instantly, but there are plenty of probabilistic bugs
- masklinn 5y ago“Known” probably not because nobody cares but if you can edit the generic code of all cells (not just one) you just need to do a function-affecting substitution of a protein-coding segment for a vital protein. Doesn’t matter which one as long as it’s not solely developmental. It would not quite be instant though, the body would first have to run out of the existing supply then break down as operations stop. If you pick the right protein (e.g. something affecting the muscles or brain) I’d think the timescale would be minutes if not seconds. If you can only edit one cell or a small number if them then probably not, you can definitely cause long-term issues (e.g. cancers) but I would not think instant death an option. I think the GP was talking more about existing genetic defects leading to sudden issues down the line though.