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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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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

Replying to jefuchs (#1,288,939)

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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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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No-Gear-6423 t1_j33jfyt wrote

Replying to __WanderLust_ (#1,290,084)

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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Skavis t1_j33kqj5 wrote

So how soon can I have some?

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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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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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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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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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ozzmanmojo t1_j345l5v wrote

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

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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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ForMyHat t1_j34j0pv wrote

Replying to __WanderLust_ (#1,290,084)

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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Dav5152 t1_j3582k4 wrote

I hope its more effective than covid vaccine..

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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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beensomemistake t1_j35ime7 wrote

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

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TheManInTheShack t1_j35rkol wrote

Replying to __WanderLust_ (#1,290,084)

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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jerbaws t1_j36i900 wrote

Replying to petershrimp (#1,293,406)

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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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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CapnWTF t1_j37xjct wrote

Replying to Dav5152 (#1,294,482)

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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CapnWTF t1_j38rrgf wrote

Replying to Dav5152 (#1,297,567)

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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Ambitious_Treat_7820 t1_j390dsw wrote

Replying to LeFrenchRedditeur (#1,298,122)

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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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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