CRISPR-Cas9 technology is an essential tool in genetic engineering as it allows scientists to make precise changes to genes within a range of organisms.
CRISPR-Cas9 is considered one of the most revolutionizing applications of genetic engineering as a tool that has greatly benefited molecular biology. CRISPR consists of short interf Burkholderia bacterium defense system with the palindromic sequence and Cas9 protein allows for the temporary modification of individual genes in living organisms. This technology enables the researcher to insert, remove, or modify the DNA sequence at a defined locus in the chromosome with high efficiency.
CRISPR-Cas9 has found a wide range of uses. Medically it has the promise of curing certain gene defects which is some ray of light for genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, muscular dystrophy etc. He stated that the ultimate goal is to modify the genes that transmit these diseases thereby eradicating the problem at its source Instead of managing the diseases, which is often the objective of drugs and therapies, the approach that is used focuses on the genes that cause those diseases.
In agriculture, it targets the creation of crop varieties that sustainably overcome pests, diseases and unfavourable conditions for human life. With this technology, Yield is increased and crops are also enriched in nutritive value, hich helps in overcoming some of the challenges that prevail in the global food market.
It still has its own issues, some of which include the area of germline editing, which targets genes that can be transmitted to the next generations. The arguments show the risks of potentially negative repercussions and the emergence of “designer babies”, and therefore further discussion and prevention to avoid such rough usage of the new technology is required.