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To: Rockingham

[[In contrast, new methods under research make it possible to alter both stem cells and mature adult cells at the genetic level using relatively simple to administer injections and transfusions. ]]

I’ve read that it can be a living hell for those going through it, and having to go on anti-rejection meds the rest of their lives? Is that right? Those meds are awful-— Hopefully they will make it much easier to bear-


14 posted on 01/26/2015 9:58:21 AM PST by Bob434
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To: Bob434
The new treatment methods being researched edit out or otherwise disable injurious genes in functional adult cells. Since the immunological features of those cells are not affected, there would be no need to take anti-rejection drugs on a permanent basis.
15 posted on 01/26/2015 3:04:55 PM PST by Rockingham
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