Scientists have recently attempted to use CRISPR to cure a genetic disorder called congenital amaurosis, which causes blindness. The mutation causes the loss of function of a protein in the retina that converts light into the signals used by the brain. The researchers conducted retinal surgery on patients with the condition and CRISPR'd out the mutation within the gene, in the hopes that the DNA will ligate and the gene will function normally for the rest of the patients' lives. Results may not be observable for up to a month -- but it's exciting if it works!
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/doctors-use-crispr-gene-editing-inside-person-s-body-first-n1149711
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Potluck 3/10/2020
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