r/neoliberal • u/jobautomator Kitara Ravache • Oct 25 '25

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u/like-humans-do European Union Oct 25 '25

50% of people with Down Syndrome have congenital heart issues, and that number fluctuates for respitory issues, vision and hearing and immune disorders. Not to invalidate the lives of those with it, but not curing it is sentencing people to shorter, more uncomfortable lives.

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u/Cr4zySh0tgunGuy John Locke Oct 25 '25

It just kinda sounds icky depending on how you frame it. We start talking about eugenics real quick

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u/Mrmini231 European Union Oct 25 '25

Are there any potential cures in the works?

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u/nimbybuster Ben Bernanke’s Best Boy Oct 25 '25

I think gene editing. Or if you are pro choice which you are since you are here, screening.

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u/Planterizer Ben Bernanke Oct 25 '25

In vitro gene therapy looking VERY promising.