The new 'Crispr' technique has been hailed as a game-changer by experts It allows scientists to edit DNA with more accuracy than ever before This could allow them to treat genetic disorders like Down syndrome It could also be used to correct gene defects in human embryos

By Ben Spencer

PUBLISHED: 20:32 EST, 6 November 2013 | UPDATED: 20:33 EST, 6 November 2013

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'Game-changer': The Crispr technique for altering DNA is believed to be so accurate it could help cure diseases like HIV, and also save IVF babies from chronic conditions

Leading geneticists last night hailed a jaw-dropping new form of gene therapy which could transform the treatment of incurable disorders.

The new technique allows scientists to edit genetic information with great precision for the first time.

The breakthrough means detailed alterations can be made to human DNA, potentially allowing scientists to treat genetic disorders such as sickle-cell anaemia, Down syndrome and Huntingtons disease.

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