BEIJING (Reuters) – Scientists in Beijing have developed a new gene therapy which can reverse some of the effects of ageing in mice and extend their lifespans, findings which may one day contribute to similar treatment for humans.
Regarding this, what is the Methuselah gene?
Scientists have pinpointed the Methuselah gene – a stretch of DNA that confers healthy old age on men and women – raising the prospect that researchers may one day be able to create drugs that extend human life.
Accordingly, can CRISPR stop aging? “In addition to unraveling the role of KAT7 in mediating aging, our screen identified additional senescence genes that might be targeted to ameliorate aging-related processes.” Moreover, this study shows that CRISPR-based gene editing can inactivate senescence genes like KAT7 to rejuvenate human cells.
Furthermore, has anyone been treated with CRISPR?
The data from clinical trials released recently has demonstrated that CRISPR therapy has been successful in treating patients with sickle cell anemia as well as beta thalassemia.