Imagine being able to correct a genetic disorder before a baby is born or curing a disease at its root by changing the DNA itself.
CRISPR stands for Clustered Regularly
CRISPR works like a high-precision toolset for DNA. It uses two main components: 1. Guide RNA (gRNA) 2. Cas9 Enzyme
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CRISPR's potential in medicine is vast. 1. Treating Inherited Diseases 2. Cancer Therapies 3. Vision Restoration, etc.
The most controversial use of CRISPR emerged in 2018 when a Chinese A scientist announced the birth of twin girls whose genes were edited as embryos to make them resistant to HIV. This event triggered global concern.
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