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jefuchs t1_j32utde wrote

I expected this. It was six years ago this week that I lost my wife to brain cancer. Really bad timing for us.

But I'm really happy for the people who will benefit.

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HealthyHumor5134 t1_j330rar wrote

So sorry for your loss, just buried a friend who fought a 2yr battle with a glioblastoma yesterday. She died of a shunt infection, awful for her husband and young son. If this helps even one person it's a major win.

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TheManInTheShack t1_j32sucr wrote

CRISPR is one of the most significant discoveries of the past 50 years.

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__WanderLust_ t1_j33hwb1 wrote

I looked it up since I didn't know much about it; it sounds pretty controversial. What are your thoughts about it?

You don't have to downvote someone asking questions and trying to start a dialog, guys.

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No-Gear-6423 t1_j33jfyt wrote

Saying crispr is controversial is like saying dynamite is controversial. It's a tool that will change the world in many amazing ways, it is not in and of itself good or bad. The application of crispr has already improved the world and the lives of people in it. But as with any powerful tool, it could be used in an unethical way in the future.

https://youtu.be/jAhjPd4uNFY

If you haven't watched this video, I recommend it. (Fixed link)

If you prefer to read, this article might be more your speed.

https://www.economist.com/leaders/2018/11/08/gene-drives-promise-great-gains-and-great-dangers

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ForMyHat t1_j34j0pv wrote

A DNA editing machine! Excited by the possibilities! Concerned about people who'll use it to hurt others. This type of progress is a good thing, overall. It feels like they've just discovered a steam engine but we haven't even approached the possibilities yet.

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TheManInTheShack t1_j35rkol wrote

CRISPR is more discovery than invention as it’s the cell’s existing system for fixing errors in your DNA. So you already have it.

I’m sure vaccines may have been controversial for some initially too even though like CRISPR, they use the body’s immune system. A traditional dead virus vaccine makes your body think you have the virus so it prepares to fight it. When the real live virus comes along, the immune system is prepared.

So we now are starting to use CRISPR to fix/change other things. This one (brain cancer) is a great example. Could it be used for evil? Sure so could many things we use every day. A car can be used to quickly get you from home to work but it can also be used a weapon.

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WellOkayMaybe t1_j374z6j wrote

Science tools are amoral. Science applications may be controversial / immoral. CRISPR is the former. That's all.

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EveryXtakeYouCanMake t1_j33sqsc wrote

Brain cancer's serious bro. My mom died from it. She had 30 rice sized tumors in her head. And the degradation of her health took over a year and a half. She suffered for that long under this cancer.

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writerfan2013 t1_j33h8pz wrote

Given the number of people I know who have died of brain cancer, this is great news. It is a terrible, terrible disease.

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Schwiliinker t1_j348r4l wrote

Genuinely can’t imagine how awful it would be having it

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kachol t1_j33y04s wrote

My wife died of Breast Cancer 2.5 years ago with metastasis to the brain and spinal cord. Not the same but I am happy for an advancement in cancer treatments.

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who519 t1_j33tc1j wrote

If this translates to humans it will stop one of the most devastating forms of the disease. Amazing work.

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mysoncallsmeold t1_j34dohy wrote

I truly hope this is a blessing for those struck with brain cancer. My son had brain cancer at 14, he's now 29 so he was really fortunate but it changed everything about him and he will struggle for life what most people take for granted. It's such an invasive treatment, if there could be treatment that doesn't require a surgeon digging around in the gray matter, it would be absolutely incredible. I too hope that it helps others and I hope this changes the outcomes of reoccurrences and that those who have reoccurrence are allowed to try to option.

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Skavis t1_j33kqj5 wrote

So how soon can I have some?

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ozzmanmojo t1_j345l5v wrote

Is it realistic to think this may be something available in the near future?

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Qimamad t1_j35hizf wrote

Wow this should be the biggest news of the day! Take a break from arguing everybody and figure out how to get this treatment to people that need it!!!

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petershrimp t1_j35hvvq wrote

Oh, the antivaxxers are going to have a field day with this one. "See? We told you the jab would mess with your brain; they're not even hiding it anymore."

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eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeb t1_j35z3z1 wrote

Yeah I feel like 5 years ago only the loons would be saying that. But after covid, antivax is so mainstream that I can see this being more controversial than it needs to be

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jerbaws t1_j36i900 wrote

Love how antivaxxers try to leverage science bi-directionally; "you can't trust what these scientists say, it's all control man, they're trying to insert main reason for being antivax, you can't believe anything these researchers tell us". Also antivaxxers: "did you see the latest figures on covid, only x% actually died from it according to the data published by researchers"

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beensomemistake t1_j35ime7 wrote

advanced mouse models. i expect a vaccine in 100 years or less.

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business2690 t1_j36t7cz wrote

"therapeutic cancer cells"

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christ on a biscuit

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science is terrifying and amazing simultaneously

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cathyduke t1_j37ewru wrote

Had one friend pass from this and one fighting brain cancer now. Hope it is true and not just available to those who can afford it.

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adamzam t1_j33s3j2 wrote

Nice! Now to never hear about it again for the rest of my life for completely non suspicious reasons.

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PinchesTheCrab t1_j3zhov6 wrote

Amazing. Sadly a coworker of mine is going to die within the next few months from brain cancer and surely this won't come in time, but let's hope for the future.

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DjMafoo t1_j5ct5ez wrote

My mom passed away almost 10 years ago from brain cancer. From her first symptom to death was 6 months. It was horrible to watch. This disease, in all its forms, is a terrible thing. I hope this helps literally anybody.

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Dav5152 t1_j3582k4 wrote

I hope its more effective than covid vaccine..

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Multimarkboy t1_j35xrjc wrote

just, shut up.

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not today.

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Dav5152 t1_j36ekzn wrote

Lol, truth sucks sometimes bruh?

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Multimarkboy t1_j36z6hu wrote

So then tell me what the purpose of the vaccine was and why it failed.

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CapnWTF t1_j37xjct wrote

Millions of people are dead and people are tired of this particular dead horse being beaten. I wish I could go a week without seeing 'vaccine bad' completely unprompted.

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Dav5152 t1_j38gcbu wrote

Its not bad. Covid vaccines are just trash. People still die without proper treatment even after 5 shots from the vaccine. Stop being so naive jesus

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LeFrenchRedditeur t1_j38u2b0 wrote

"some vaccinated people still die from COVID therefore vaccines are ineffective" Wow, education in the us really is going downhill.

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Ambitious_Treat_7820 t1_j390dsw wrote

I'm not worried about this kind of research. If I had brain cancer I would volunteer to try it. Even if it didnt work. That doesnt mean the research won't lead to helping others. What would i have to lose at that point anyways. People die from vaccines. This is common knowledge. But the benefits of vaccines usually out way there risks. DNA repair could help solve so many hereditary diseases. Maybe even eliminate them.

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CapnWTF t1_j38rrgf wrote

The same is true of any lethal virus. Even the flu. I'm not being naive, you're being obtuse because you want to believe you have some enlightened take on the matter. We both know your statements aren't based on anything other than your feelings, so all I'm asking is that you keep your feelings to yourself.

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PinchesTheCrab t1_j3zh8a7 wrote

Some people wear seatbelts their whole life and still die in a car accident.

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