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Gene editing could replace lifelong medication, but has a catch.
Permanent DNA changes raise long-term safety concerns; most treatments target cells that do not pass to offspring.
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“Gene editing could replace a lifetime of medication, but there's a catch”
“A single gene-editing treatment could someday protect against heart disease, high cholesterol, and other common conditions for decades, potentially replacing lifelong medications.”
Gene editing could replace lifelong meds, but safety risks loom
Key points
- A single gene-editing treatment could protect against heart disease and other conditions for decades.
- Long-term safety remains a critical challenge due to permanent genetic changes.
- Gene therapies can either insert, silence, or modify DNA to produce lasting effects.
- Most current approaches target somatic cells and are not heritable.
- Researchers propose five key questions to assess when genomic therapy is appropriate.
Other reports
- SourceTimesofisraelLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at TimesofisraelSourceTimesofisraelLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Timesofisrael
“From Lab to Life: Gene Editing Can Replace Drugs - The Times of Israel”
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10 10 Gene editing could replace lifelong medication, but has a catch.
Permanent DNA changes raise long-term safety concerns; most treatments target cells that do not pass to offspring.