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1. I hope she will benefit from a CRISPR gene-editing solution for

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Tue May 28, 2024, 06:37 AM

May 2024

her AREDS (age related eye disease.) It's on the horizon, but may not be ready yet for use in humans. I, too, am anxious for this cure as one with AREDS, though mine hasn't yet started robbing my sight. I have the dry form and it may never develop into the wet form so I am hopeful.

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'I can't even see': Judi Dench suggests retirement from acting due to blindness [View all] sl8 May 2024 OP

I hope she will benefit from a CRISPR gene-editing solution for japple May 2024 #1

CRISPR technology will be revolutionary in 10 years FarPoint May 2024 #5

* Dame Oopsie Daisy May 2024 #2

she shd do audio books of shakespeare. mopinko May 2024 #3

Some of her Shakespeare audio recordings bmichaelh May 2024 #6

If her eyesight is failing, that also may be difficult to do. Fla Dem May 2024 #7

i've seen her rip from memory. mopinko May 2024 #8

I am so sorry to hear this. A truly remarkable woman. niyad May 2024 #4