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Scientists May Be Able To Treat Beta Thalassemia, A Blood Disorder That Could Kill Before The Age Of 5. Scientists, To An Extent, Were Able To Use A Gene Editing Process, Base Editing, To Correct The Defective Genes. Base Editing Is Similar To CRISPR Except That A Gene is Edited Without Being Cut.

Scientists edit gene for blood disease in human embryos – CNN

http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/29/health/gene-edit-beta-thalassemia-study/index.html

In embryos, scientists use a complex gene-editing technique to correct a mutation associated with the blood disorder beta thalassemia.