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down syndrome chromosome 21 :: Article Creator Scientists Say Gene Editing Could Eliminate Down Syndrome Cutting-edge gene editing technology could eradicate Down syndrome, according to Japanese scientists. Down syndrome, which causes a range of developmental differences and affects 1 in 700 newborns in the United States, is caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. The extra chromosome, also known as trisomy 21, causes cellular overactivity, compromises a range of processes within the body, and can manifest in distinctive physical traits, learning difficulties and health concerns. Now new research out of Mie University in Japan suggests that by using the DNA-modifying tech CRISPR, it is possible to remove the surplus chromosome in affected cells and bring cellular behavior closer to typical function. Down syndrome, which causes a range of developmental differences and affects 1 in 700 newborns in the United States, is caus...