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CRISPR used to remove extra chromosomes in Down syndrome and restore cell function (www.earth.com)

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[-] [email protected] 8 points 2 days ago

TIL

In the majority of cases, the extra copy of chromosome 21 comes from the mother through the egg.

In a small percentage (less than 5%) of cases, the extra copy of chromosome 21 comes from the father through the sperm.

In the remaining cases, the error occurs after fertilization, as the embryo grows.

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