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Gene-editing Technology Prepares to Enter Fight Against Human Disease

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Back in the old days, movies were edited by simply cutting out a piece of film you didn't want and replacing it with a new shot. That's almost exactly how the CRISPR gene editing technology works, but on a cellular level. Researchers now say they are close to being able to use this technology to fix some genetic diseases. VOA's Kevin Enochs reports.

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