Technologies for Gene Editing in Creation: A Review
Keywords:
Gene Editing, CRISPR-Cas9, TALENs, Zinc Finger Nucleases, Applications, Medicine, Agriculture, Environmental Conservation, Ethical Considerations, Future Perspectives, Regulatory FrameworksAbstract
Biology has undergone a revolution thanks to gene editing technologies,
which allow precise changes to be made to the genetic code of numerous
organisms. The three primary tools—CRISPR-Cas9, TALENs, Zinc Finger
Nucleases—are highlighted in this review article, which offers an
overview of the most recent advancements in gene editing methods.
We go over their guiding concepts, uses, benefits, restrictions. We also
look at the ethical issues surrounding gene editing and its possible effects
on a range of industries, including agriculture, medicine, environmental
preservation. Understanding the potential and ramifications of gene
editing technologies is essential for a responsible and successful
implementation as they continue to develop.
Biology has undergone a revolution thanks to gene editing technologies,
which allow precise changes to be made to the genetic code of numerous
organisms. The three primary tools-CRISPR-Cas9, TALENs, Zinc Finger
Nucleases-are highlighted in this review article, which offers an overview
of the most recent advancements in gene editing methods. We go over
their guiding concepts, uses, benefits, restrictions. We also look at
the ethical issues surrounding gene editing and its possible effects on
a range of industries, including agriculture, medicine, environmental
preservation. Understanding the potential and ramifications of gene
editing technologies is essential for a responsible and successful
implementation as they continue to develop. This review’s objectives
include a summary of the current state of gene editing as well as
projections of its potential future influence on the development of
biological sciences and its global ethical implications.
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