DNA-editing method shows promise to treat mouse model of progeria

ScienceDaily
Jan 6, 2021, 1:30 pm181 pts
Researchers have successfully used a DNA-editing technique to extend the lifespan of mice with the genetic variation associated with progeria, a rare genetic disease that causes extreme premature aging in children and can significantly shorten their life expectancy.

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