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CRISPR had been around long before Covid. A lot can happen in 5 years.


And a lot has happened in the past 5 years already. From theory to human trials (curing sickle cell, liver diseases) to FDA approved treatment for blindness (Luxturna) and spinal muscular distrophy (Zolgensma). And its not just labs in America doing it.

This is in labs and startups all over the world. It's like a gold rush right now.


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