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Most gene editing isn't tweaking the regulation of genes, nor is it inserting or removing genes, but rather swapping them out for near-identical copies that hav
by Llamamoe 4y ago
Most gene editing isn't tweaking the regulation of genes, nor is it inserting or removing genes, but rather swapping them out for near-identical copies that have slight differences such as not being associated with chronic illness, which is much, much more predictable.
- bglazer 4y agoCertainly, Mendelian diseases are a case where gene editing is currently justifiable. In fact, researchers have already cured “bubble boy” syndrome in several kids so that they can get a normal cold and recover just like anyone else. Remarkable stuff. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30995372/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30995372/