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This is huge! Millions of people have sickle cell. I really hope it's possible to do this for multiple sclerosis!? Maybe even Ehlers-Danlos syndrome!?
Those will take a lot more time, but they’re possible. Sickle cell is the result of a single point mutation so is easier to tackle. MS and Ehlers-Danlos are the results of dozens of genetic mutations, so it would require really complex gene therapies.
I guess that's why I'm so excited! If they can do it for sickle cell then it's possible for MS and EDS! Thanks for confirming that understanding!
It’s incredible we can create treatments like this at all. CRISPR and other new gene editing technologies will unlock medical advancements previously unthinkable.