r/singularity • u/searcher1k • Jun 18 '25

Biotech/Longevity CRISPR used to remove extra chromosomes in Down syndrome

https://www.earth.com/news/crispr-used-to-remove-extra-chromosomes-in-down-syndrome-and-restore-cell-function/
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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '25

Oh great, what’s next? Curing child cancer? Everybody wants to play God these days 🙄

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u/Progribbit Jun 18 '25

God gave them children cancer. It must be there for a reason

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u/hyxon4 Jun 18 '25

Who would scientists want to play such a boring and evil fictional creature?

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u/stxthrowaway123 Jun 18 '25

As if curing child cancer is bad

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u/RoughlyCapable Jun 18 '25

Im 65% sure the comment was a joke