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April 9, 2024 6 mins

How Mice and CRISPR are Reversing Blindness


One small step for science, one furry leap for mousekind. Scientists have found a way to reverse a common mutation that causes blindness in both people and mice using gene editing technology.


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In Mouse Study, Scientists Use Gene Editing to Reverse a Major Cause of Blindness | US News


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