Gene Editing News

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Rob Stein | March 4, 2020 | NPR.org

Scientists Use Revolutionary Gene-Editing Tool To Edit Inside A Patient

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Karen Weintraub | August 13, 2019 | ScientificAmerican.com

Despite Controversy, Human Studies of CRISPR Move Forward in the U.S.

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Express | REHEMA FIGUEIREDO | 27 Dec 2016

Gene editing: leave out the gifted

CRISPR logoNew technology which allows medics to ensure children do not inherit diseases could also mean the likes of Thomas Edison, who invented the lightbulb, might never be seen again, according to Dr Jim Kozubek.

His claim comes as the US and China prepare to stage mass trials to edit the genes of cancer patients to ensure it is not passed down in their DNA.

However, Dr Kozubek, author of Modern Prometheus: Editing the Human Genome with Crispr-Cas9, said the breakthrough is not necessarily a good thing and could see future generations of geniuses wiped out. Read more...

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