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What do geneticists believe they will be able to accomplish using CRISPR?​

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Some of the many things CRISPR could potentially accomplish include:

. Could create mosquitoes immune to malaria and eventually wipeout the parasite

.Edit humans - CRISPR human editing has already been tested and been successful.

.Could create fun new sub-species of pets - Chinese researchers have already created "micro pigs"

.CRISPR Could eventually cure cancer by editing cells to attack cancer cells

.Treat genetic diseases - CRISPR could eventually cure many genetic diseases such as color blindness and down syndrome

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  • CRISPR could correct the genetic errors that cause diseases
  • CRISPR can eliminate the microbes that cause disease
  • CRISPR could resurrect species
  • CRISPR could create new and healthier food choices
  • CRISPR could eradicate the planet's most dangerous pests and animals
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