CRISPR halts Duchenne muscular dystrophy progression in dogs
Friday, August 31, 2018 - 10:00
in Health & Medicine
Scientists for the first time have used CRISPR gene editing to halt the progression of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in a large mammal, according to a study by UT Southwestern that provides a strong indication that a lifesaving treatment may be in the pipeline. The research published in Science documents unprecedented improvement in the muscle […]