Thalassemia Patients and Friends

Discussion Forums => Working Towards a Cure => Topic started by: Canadian_Family on September 28, 2017, 04:10:30 PM

Title: DNA surgery on embryos removes disease
Post by: Canadian_Family on September 28, 2017, 04:10:30 PM
Junjiu Huang, one of the researchers, told the BBC News website: "We are the first to demonstrate the feasibility of curing genetic disease in human embryos by base editor system."

He said their study opens new avenues for treating patients and preventing babies being born with beta-thalassemia, "and even other inherited diseases".

For details, visit link below....

http://www.bbc.com/news/health-41386849