Snip, snip, cure—correcting defects in the genetic blueprint
Monday, July 17, 2017 - 07:12
in Health & Medicine
Gene editing using 'molecular scissors' that snip out and replace faulty DNA could provide an almost unimaginable future for some patients: a complete cure. Cambridge researchers are working towards making the technology cheap and safe, as well as examining the ethical and legal issues surrounding one of the most exciting medical advances of recent times.