COULD DOWN SYNDROME BE ELIMINATED? JAPANESE SCIENTISTS USE CRISPR TO TARGET EXTRA CHROMOSOME

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Japanese researchers used CRISPR-Cas9 to remove an extra copy of chromosome 21 from affected cells in a laboratory setting. The scientific milestone could reshape future approaches to treating Down syndrome. The CRISPR system targets the extra chromosome without affecting the normal pair. If the technique proves safe and reliable, it could be used in regenerative medicine.