Genetics – Taylor Amarel

By - Taylor Amarel
Posted on February 10, 2025
Posted in Bioethics, Genetics, Health, Science, Technology

CRISPR Gene Editing: Navigating the Ethical and Technological Frontiers

Introduction: The CRISPR Revolution The advent of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing has undeniably ushered in a new era of genetic engineering, granting scientists the unprecedented ability to precisely modify DNA sequences. This revolutionary technology, a cornerstone of modern biotechnology, allows for targeted alterations within the genome, opening avenues for both fundamental scientific research and the development

By - Taylor Amarel
Posted on January 20, 2025
Posted in Bioethics, Future of Medicine, Genetics, Health Policy, Medical Research

CRISPR: Revolutionizing Medicine and Raising Ethical Questions

Introduction: The CRISPR Revolution Gene editing, once a realm of science fiction, is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of modern medicine, and at the vanguard of this revolution stands CRISPR-Cas9. This groundbreaking technology, often simply referred to as CRISPR, offers an unprecedented level of precision in modifying the very blueprint of life—DNA. Its potential to eradicate