Progeria lifespan extended 25 percent, in mouse study by Salk Institute scientists

February 19, 2019 sandiegobiotech News Comments Off on Progeria lifespan extended 25 percent, in mouse study by Salk Institute scientists
Progeria lifespan extended 25 percent, in mouse study by Salk Institute scientists
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Gene therapy increased lifespan 25 percent in a mouse model of the fatal accelerated aging disease progeria, Salk Institute scientists reported Monday.

Using the powerful CRISPR gene editing technology, scientists prevented the formation of a toxic protein that causes the disease. The neonatal…