Harvard breakthrough shows stem cells can be genetically edited in the body

We owe our long lives to stem cells, which are nestled deep inside certain tissues in the body and constantly replace old cells. In recent years scientists have been able to correct genetic diseases by removing these stem cells, editing their genomes and then implanting them back into the patient, but that adds complications. Now, new research led by Harvard scientists has successfully edited the genes of stem cells while still in the body.

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Category: Medical

Tags:

• Cells
• Genetics
• Harvard
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Regenerative Medicine
• Stem Cells

from New Atlas (Gizmag) http://bit.ly/2wBuZJt