Scientists attempt gene editing in bid to change DNA and cure disease

Scientists for the first time have tried editing a gene inside the body in a bold attempt to permanently change a person's DNA to try to cure a disease.

Scientists attempt gene editing in bid to change DNA and cure disease
Wed, 15 Nov, 2017 - 15:20

Scientists for the first time have tried editing a gene inside the body in a bold attempt to permanently change a person's DNA to try to cure a disease.

The experiment was done in California on Monday on Brian Madeux, 44.

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