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Japan: Scientists Use CRISPR To Remove Extra Chromosome 21 Causing Down Syndrome in Lab Cells at Mie University in Tsu - Fresh Headline

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Tokyo, July 25: Could gene editing hold the key to eliminating Down syndrome? Researchers at Japan’s Mie University in Tsu city have made a breakthrough using CRISPR-Cas9 technology to remove the extra chromosome responsible for the condition in lab-grown cells. By precisely targeting and deleting the surplus chromosome 21, they restored normal gene activity and improved cell function. While still in early stages, this discovery opens new possib…
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kt.kz broke the news in Kazakhstan on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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