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CRISPR editing can result in whole chromosome elimination, say scientists – Drug Target Review
In a new study, scientists identify some of the pitfalls when using CRISPR Cas9 to correct mutations in human embryos.
Posted: 2 November 2020 | Hannah Balfour (Drug Target Review) | No comments yet
In a new study, scientists identify some of the pitfalls when using CRISPR Cas9 to correct mutations in human embryos, such as the destruction of whole chromosomes.
Researchers have found that using the CRISPR Cas9 gene editing tool to correct genetic mutations in human embryos can have some undesirable outcomes, including whole chromosome deletion. The team hope their study will act as a warning against using this technique…
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