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CRISPR treatment for inherited disease aces first human trial. Participants saw a 95% reduction in attacks soon after receiving the therapy. (www.freethink.com)
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[–] essellburns@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago

The majority of anxieties around gene therapy are not around efficacy.

It's long-term unexpected side effects.

Personally, I'm for these things, massive potential for a lot of people suffering. I'm not going to imagine there won't be people who stand against it still.