Links:
- https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-03972-9
- https://www.genome.gov/about-genomics/policy-issues/Genome-Editing
Tag: CRISPR
Commentary:
CRISPR is starting to actually fix genetic diseases like sickle cell, which is something that used to sound impossible. Instead of just treating symptoms, it goes straight to the DNA and corrects the mutation. That completely changes how we think about medicine. At the same time, it is not perfect and there are still risks, especially with off target edits and long term effects. There is also the bigger question of how far this should go, especially if people start using it for non medical reasons. Even with those concerns, this is one of the biggest breakthroughs in genetics right now and it is only going to keep growing.
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