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Originally Posted by calumniate
Pretty major innovation in gene therapy / cancer research:
Swift Gene-Editing Method May Revolutionize Treatments for Cancer and Infectious Diseases https://nyti.ms/2NFU79b
My fav comment: The main drawback might be that patients with modified genes could no longer shop at Whole Foods. |
China has already been allowing dozens of human tests of gene editing for treatment of cancers. A breakthrough like this may find application in China before it does in the states for regulatory reasons.
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