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Could CRISPR cure rare diseases before birth? Scientists are getting closer

Researchers are exploring fetal gene editing to treat rare genetic disorders before they cause lasting damage.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 6, 2026, 11:50 AM UTC

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