Results: *** Amazing Innovations in Medical Research *** Gene Therapy and Genetic Engineering
Medical research is experiencing an unprecedented era of innovation, characterized by a convergence of AI, genetic engineering, and advanced manufacturing. Key breakthroughs include the rise of CRISPR-based gene editing for curing inherited diseases like sickle cell, mRNA technology expanding beyond COVID-19 to cancer vaccines, and artificial intelligence transforming diagnostics and drug discovery - World Economic Forum
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CRISPR-Cas9 Technologies: Researchers are using CRISPR to precisely edit DNA to cure genetic disorders. In 2024–2025, in vivo CRISPR treatments were used to fix genetic deficiencies in infants, with promising results for treating conditions such as sickle cell disease and rare, fatal, inherited metabolic diseases. Were you aware of these break throughs iwth DNA in Medical Research?
Yes
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325 votes
No
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533 votes
Undecided
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131 votes
Not Applicable
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195 votes
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Prime Editing: This newer form of gene editing allows for high-precision, tiny corrections to genetic code, successfully applied in cases of chronic granulomatous disease. Were you aware of Prime Editing in Gene Therapy?
Yes
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216 votes
No
55%
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650 votes
Undecided
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120 votes
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198 votes
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Mitochondrial Donation: A technique that replaces the mitochondrial DNA in eggs to prevent fatal inherited metabolic diseases in children. Were you aware of Mitochondrial Donation?
Yes
16%
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191 votes
No
59%
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703 votes
Undecided
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95 votes
Not Applicable
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195 votes
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