Exclusive: 'Jaw-dropping' breakthrough hailed as landmark in fight against hered

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Exclusive: 'Jaw-dropping' breakthrough hailed as landmark in fight against hereditary diseases as Crispr technique heralds genetic revolution
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/exclusive-jawdropping-breakthrough-hailed-as-landmark-in-fight-against-hereditary-diseases-as-crispr-technique-heralds-genetic-revolution-8925295.html
11/7/13
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/exclusive-jawdropping-breakthrough-hailed-as-landmark-in-fight-against-hereditary-diseases-as-crispr-technique-heralds-genetic-revolution-8925295.html

A breakthrough in genetics – described as “jaw-dropping” by one Nobel scientist – has created intense excitement among DNA experts around the world who believe the discovery will transform their ability to edit the genomes of all living organisms, including humans.
 
The development has been hailed as a milestone in medical science because it promises to revolutionise the study and treatment of a range of diseases, from cancer and incurable viruses to inherited genetic disorders such as sickle-cell anaemia and Down syndrome.

For the first time, scientists are able to engineer any part of the human genome with extreme precision using a revolutionary new technique called Crispr, which has been likened to editing the individual letters on any chosen page of an encyclopedia without creating spelling mistakes. The landmark development means it is now possible to make the most accurate and detailed alterations to any specific position on the DNA of the 23 pairs of human chromosomes without introducing unintended mutations or flaws, scientists said.

The technique is so accurate that scientists believe it will soon be used in gene-therapy trials on humans to treat incurable viruses such as HIV or currently untreatable genetic disorders such as Huntington’s disease. It might also be used controversially to correct gene defects in human IVF embryos, scientists said.

Until now, gene therapy has had largely to rely on highly inaccurate methods of editing the genome, often involving modified viruses that insert DNA at random into the genome – considered too risky for many patients.

The new method, however, transforms genetic engineering because it is simple and easy to edit any desired part of the DNA molecule, right down to the individual chemical building-blocks or nucleotides that make up the genetic alphabet, researchers said.

“Crispr is absolutely huge. It’s incredibly powerful and it has many applications, from agriculture to potential gene therapy in humans,” said Craig Mello of the University of Massachusetts Medical School, who shared the 2006 Nobel Prize for medicine for a previous genetic discovery called RNA interference.

“This is really a triumph of basic science and in many ways it’s better than RNA interference. It’s a tremendous breakthrough with huge implications for molecular genetics. It’s a real game-changer,” Professor Mello told The Independent.

“It’s one of those things that you have to see to believe. I read the scientific papers like everyone else but when I saw it working in my own lab, my jaw dropped. A total novice in my lab got it to work,” Professor Mello said.

In addition to engineering the genes of plants and animals, which could accelerate the development of GM crops and livestock, the Crispr technique dramatically “lowers the threshold” for carrying out “germline” gene therapy on human IVF embryos, Professor Mello added.

much more in the link

[Kilika]

because it is simple and easy to edit any desired part of the DNA molecule, right down to the individual chemical building-blocks or nucleotides that make up the genetic alphabet,

Uh, anybody had any college-level biology classes? I know I have, always got A's in those classes. My point, I'm no geneticist, but what I do know about genes and cells, RNA, DNA, etc. this is HUGE. Scientifically, this IS a jaw-dropper. It's still science, but wow, what a bold claim.

[Mark]

no, this just means that race based weapons just took one step closer to completion.

[Kilika]

Yes, it is. This goes FAR beyond weapons based on race. I think your missing the significance if what their claim means.

Being able to alter DNA, basically without worry (we know scientists have plenty to worry about!) is huge scientifically.

While I understand your not impressed considering what prophecy says, but in the mean time? Scientists can do all kinds of things, and none of them are likely to be good for people. Obviously, we don't know how far God will let man go with this type stuff, but the potential is great for abuse.

Race-based weapons, really? Sounds like something Rush Limbow or Russia Today would claim.

[Mark]

Yes, it is. This goes FAR beyond weapons based on race. I think your missing the significance if what their claim means.

Being able to alter DNA, basically without worry (we know scientists have plenty to worry about!) is huge scientifically.

While I understand your not impressed considering what prophecy says, but in the mean time? Scientists can do all kinds of things, and none of them are likely to be good for people. Obviously, we don't know how far God will let man go with this type stuff, but the potential is great for abuse.

Race-based weapons, really? Sounds like something Rush Limbow or Russia Today would claim.

Ya, people like Rush Limbaugh... 

https://sites.google.com/site/bioterrorbible/BIO-WEAPONS/RACE-SPECIFIC-BIO-WEAPONS

[Kilika]

Ya, people like Rush Limbaugh...  Roll Eyes

Not sure I understand your reply. You like Rush? That link seems to suggest you believe there's such a thing? Sorry, I'm not sure where your going with this.

[Mark]

Not sure I understand your reply. You like Rush? That link seems to suggest you believe there's such a thing? Sorry, I'm not sure where your going with this.

That Rush Limbaugh would never talk about race based weapons ever. And that site shows that they are and have been working on race based weapons for a long time. In order for a race based weapon to work it has to work at the dna level.

I dont know why your being so snide about this? Its a real technology, and to imply that msm talking heads wold ever discus this... 

[Kilika]

Snide?...

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snide

1
a :  false, counterfeit
b :  practicing deception :  dishonest <a snide merchant>
2
:  unworthy of esteem :  low <a snide trick>
3
:  slyly disparaging :  insinuating <snide remarks>

— snide·ly adverb
— snide·ness noun

Based on the definition, I'm not seeing where I've been snide.

You missed my point Mark. I'm not saying it hasn't been researched. All kinds of stuff has been researched and tested, so what? That doesn't mean it actually exists or is even possible. That actually is the attitude behind DARPA, for people to try to invent something, anything, however crazy the idea and DARPA will take a look at it to see if it has merit for further research.

These silly stories are just "truther" stories to stir up the crowd. Just consider the sources of those type stories. As you said, Rush would never talk about this stuff, to which I disagree, but whatever. My point wasn't about what the media talks about, it's about how silly such a weapon is. Sounds like some anti-Israeli rhetoric from some nutcase Imam in a far flung mosque!

Could such a weapon exist? Sure, I think so, especially with the new DNA breakthrough, if it holds true, but it would likely be in the form of say, a vaccine that only works when it encounters specific DNA profiles.

A real technology? Uh, no it isn't, but certain racists would love for it to exist. It's urban legend Mark.

Try to be objective and look over those articles again and their sources ("Rense"? Really? That's one of the most slanted political info outlets out there!). Step back and notice the overall theme of those articles lean towards pointing a finger at Israel.

So what if they did develop such a weapon? Then what? Complain to the UN Human Rights Council? The world is lost, so it doesn't matter how their flesh dies, their souls will face the real horror in the end, less they repent. Man can't touch a believer's soul. "If God be for us..."

[Mark]

Could such a weapon exist? Sure, I think so, especially with the new DNA breakthrough, if it holds true, but it would likely be in the form of say, a vaccine that only works when it encounters specific DNA profiles.

Thats all i said..

no, this just means that race based weapons just took one step closer to completion.

and yes you did get snide for no reason.

While I understand your not impressed considering what prophecy says

unworthy of esteem :  low <a snide trick>

Race-based weapons, really? Sounds like something Rush Limbow or Russia Today would claim.

slyly disparaging :  insinuating <snide remarks>

no reason for it

[Kilika]

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While I understand your not impressed considering what prophecy says

unworthy of esteem :  low <a snide trick>

WOW! You TOTALLY took that the wrong way. Or at least I worded it wrong to give you that impression.

What I meant Mark was that considering what we know prophecy says, this kind of stuff shouldn't impress us, seeing the body of believers are safe. I mean why would you or any of us be impressed with scientists being able to do stuff? That doesn't make it any less real does it? You seemed to dismiss the technology, so I replied.

There was absolutely no intent to be "snide", you just took it that way. I'm sorry.

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Race-based weapons, really? Sounds like something Rush Limbow or Russia Today would claim

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slyly disparaging :  insinuating <snide remarks>

no reason for it

To me, yes, that is exactly what I meant to say because I believe it to be true of both of them, in my opinion.

Are you going to scold me for calling Satan evil and a liar, both of which are true? I think not.

No reason for what Mark? I told the truth, period. If what I said you feel is "snide", so be it. I'm sorry for the apparent offense I caused you.

[Psalm 51:17]

Yes, this is HUGE! Never in my lifetime would I think things like THIS would get legalized et al. I remember in the 1990's, they were tossing around ideas like animal cloning, but even the masses would laugh at that. Now in our present day? It seems like these same masses are embracing these ideas.

Same with other agendas like sodomy marriage - it was only 7 years ago when no one imagined it would get legalized.

We are really living in some interesting times now.