According to fox news, they published an article on human genomes. A new techniquehas enable scientists to engineer parts of the human genome with extreme precision, a breakthrough which could mean new treatment possibilities for maladies such as cancer, HIV, and inherited genetic disorders.
the technique called Crispr, enables the most detailed and specific possible alteration to any part of DNA of the 23 pairs of human chromosomes without introducing unintended mutations or flaws.
Crispr works by using an RNA guide molecule that can be programmed to match any unique DNA sequence in the human genome. The molecule is attached to a special enzyme that cut both strands of the DNA double helix. Once that is done, the copied DNA is inserted into the double helix and defective DNA is deleted.
This is a major breakthrough, especially if the technique could be used to eliminate certain genetic diseases, like Down syndrome or Huntington's Disease, by altering the DNA of an embryo
before implanting it in the mother's womb. Of course we will have to wait and see how the outcomes will be to assure safety and reliability.
before implanting it in the mother's womb. Of course we will have to wait and see how the outcomes will be to assure safety and reliability.
For more information on this research please visit, http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/exclusive-jawdropping-breakthrough-hailed-as-landmark-in-fight-against-hereditary-diseases-as-crispr-technique-heralds-genetic-revolution-8925295.html.
If this research is actually going somewhere, it would be absolutely incredible. The idea that scientists will one day be able to edit our genes is scary, yet exciting to think about. I hope that they continue their research because this would be such a huge contribution to the field of genetics.
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