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Gene “editing’’ holds potential as muscular dystrophy cure

Scientists using CRISPR technology to snip DNA at very precise spots are increasingly confident that they will someday be able to reverse genetic mutations associated with muscular dystrophy and other life-threatening illnesses.

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Scientists using CRISPR technology to snip DNA at very precise spots are increasingly confident that they will someday be able to reverse genetic mutations associated with muscular dystrophy and other life-threatening illnesses. (MIT Technology Review)

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