Same-sex mouse parents give birth via gene editing
October 16, 2018

Scientists breed mice with same sex parents
Shockingly, researchers from the Chinese Academy of Science just reported that they have successfully “bred mice with two genetic fathers”, and have previously bred mice from two genetic mothers. Using CRISPR allowed them to bypass the need for maternal and paternal DNA to create a viable human. While very few resulted in life births or survival into adulthood, this discovery paves the way for asexual reproduction in humans.
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CRISPR cures inherited disorder in mice, paving way for genetic therapy before birth
October 16, 2018

CRISPR cures inherited disorder in mice

On a very positive ethical note, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have utilized CRISPR to cure mice of a fatal liver disease while in utero! This “proof of concept” trial will pave the way to potentially curing genetic diseases in humans while the fetus is still in the mothers womb. Using a newer form of CRISPR which doesn’t need to cut out damaged DNA to replace it, CRISPR …

Gene-editing technique cures genetic disorder in utero
September 12, 2018

from NCER: On a positive note, in July, Carnegie Mellon University successfully used gene editing to cure disease in mice while in the uterus, with no risk of negative effects. Over 8 M children are born yearly with birth defects, so the implications of this breakthrough are enormous, introducing the possibility of curing them while in the womb!

Study in mice shows promise for treating genetic conditions during early stages of development

Date: July 9, …