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Scientists Silence Extra Chromosome In Down Syndrome Cells

Posted by samzenpus on from the possible-cure dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Scientists have silenced the extra copy of a chromosome that causes Down syndrome in laboratory stem cells, offering the first evidence that it may be possible to correct the genes responsible for the disorder. The discovery provides the first evidence that the underlying genetic defect responsible for Down syndrome can be suppressed in cells in culture."

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  1. Re:Practicality? by quenda · · Score: 5, Funny

    Could it reverse the neurological issues?

    Hard to say until the animal trials are complete. So far Algernon is doing well.

  2. Re:The Ethical Implications are Staggering by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Hell, she's doing better than me and I'm 35 with a bachelor's in Comp. Sci.

  3. Re:Practicality? by Dexter+Herbivore · · Score: 3, Funny

    I'll make sure to get him some flowers and a get well soon card then.

  4. Re:I approve by Russ1642 · · Score: 5, Funny

    When the admins find a story that applies directly to them they can't help but post it.