Gene editing involves precisely cutting DNA, allowing the cell to repair itself. While it has been used to treat genetic conditions like sickle cell anaemia, applying it to Down Syndrome is far ...

The structure of a cell’s nucleus has long served as a visible clue to whether a cell is healthy or affected by disease.

Down syndrome (DS) is the most prevalent genetic cause of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Previous evidence suggests that increased dosage of the amyloid precursor protein (APP) gene plays a crucial role in ...