Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Emerging Technology- Genome Editing

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2015/12/7-major-advancements-in-gene-editing-in-2015/


What it is?  Genome Editor


A Genome Editor has the ability to edit or replace specific genes which relies on modified viruses like the adeno-associated virus (AAV), which can get into a person’s body and replace the bad genes with good ones. Another way is to remove some cells, treat them with a modified virus, and then reinsert the cells back into a patient’s body. 


How is it for the better good?




This technological advance comes a major opportunity to wipe out tons of genetic diseases which can be very beneficial to getting rid of diseases straight from the gene itself. It is also called "Gene Therapy" which is a fancy way of saying gene editing. This can also help people who suffer from many different diseases to reverse it and have the disease no longer exist.


How Its Done........