Gene editing could have big impacts. Here's why
We have already seen the benefits of gene editing. Let's connect the dots. Gene editing, a complicated practice that allows scientists to modify the DNA of any living thing, could significantly change our lives, providing solutions to everything ranging from diseases to food insecurity. Scientists are working on the next phase of gene editing, which could help treat more diseases and create more resilient plants and livestock. Currently, scientists have seen significant progress in curing a rare genetic disorder called hereditary angioedema, which causes potentially life-threatening swelling attacks. If we are able to edit the genes of plants or livestock to prevent deadly diseases, we could benefit from up to 20% more of our food sources.
ที่ตีพิมพ์ : 3 อาทิตย์ที่แล้ว โดย Jeb Goldman ใน Science
We have already seen the benefits of gene editing. Let's connect the dots.
Example video title will go here for this video
Example video title will go here for this video
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Gene editing is a complicated practice, but it could completely change the way we live our lives, providing solutions from everything to diseases to food insecurity.
Scientists are working on the next phase of gene editing, which could help treat more diseases and create more resilient plants as well as livestock, according to reporting by Axios Science.
Gene editing is a powerful tool that allows scientists to modify the DNA of any living thing. It allows them to cut, insert, or remove certain pieces of genetic material from precise locations in the DNA, which can lead to all sorts of different possibilities.
We have already seen the benefits of gene editing.
Just recently, researchers at Intellia Therapeutics announced they’ve seen massive progress in curing a rare genetic disorder called hereditary angioedema, which causes "potentially life-threatening swelling attacks."
This just the latest success story, as the technology grows more advanced.
Right now, scientists say they’re having the most success with diseases that are inherited, according to the Axios Science report. This can be big for both humans and the food we eat. The report says if we are able to edit the genes of plants and livestock so they don’t fall victim to deadly diseases, we would be able to take advantage of up to 20% more of our food sources, citing the World Organisation for Animal Health.