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Gene editing of human embryos yields early results

Efforts to cure genetic diseases under way in lab, not ready for clinic

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EMBRYO EDIT  Researchers in China and Texas have used CRISPR/Cas9 to repair disease-causing mutations in viable human embryos.

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By Tina Hesman Saey

- More than 2 years ago

Scientists have long sought a strategy for curing genetic diseases, but — with just a few notable exceptions — have succeeded only in their dreams.