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2021-05-11 Science & Technology

Gene-editing CRISPR tool is used INSIDE four blind patients' bodies in a world-first attempt to correct their vision without transferring DNA to the lab

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#1 As a person who has age-related macular deneration, the article is interesting. AMD has genetic origins. Possibly, this technique may hold promise for MAD. As it is now, the treatment is one of control by injections into the eye every 1-2 months of anti-VEGF drugs such as Lucentis, Eylea or Beovu.

Posted by JohnQC 2021-05-11 23:08|| 2021-05-11 23:08|| Front Page Top

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