Stopping+Genetic+Disorders

Science Daily May 1, 2007 In June 2007 biologists from Stockholm, Sweden conducted a study on a new agent that is supposed to help stop genetic disorders. The name for it is Zorro-LNA. It works by combining with the gene’s DNA to disable the dangerous gene. Zorro-LNA would definitely benefit people in a positive way because it would help prevent the likelihood of people getting diseases or disorders passed down in families. If Zorro-LNA passes the clinical trials in Sweden, it could possibly become a drug to help target and stop genetic disorders. Key points to remember in this article are that it hasn’t past clinical trials yet and it would only slim the likelihood of people contracting the disorder. Although biologists in Sweden think it is promising, there is some speculation in the scientific community. In relation to studies surrounding Zorro-LNA, findings through it could possibly offer new therapies for defective DNA and work to deactivate the harmful genes from the DNA. Hopefully, Zorro-LNA will be effective and work to be beneficiary to human health. Janelle Grant March 9, 2010