CRISPR technology has rapidly advanced in recent years, with new tools and clinical breakthroughs. Highlight the recent developments in CRISPR-based gene editing technology applications. Discuss the opportunities and ethical challenges these advancements present for healthcare and society.

Recent developments in CRISPR: (1) Being used for meeting food/modified organism with vast usage Eg: food security through Bt-cotton, Bt-brinjal. (2) Helped in vaccine development Eg: m-RNA vaccines.

Ethical challenges: (1) Inequitable access with: resulting in lack of safety for vast population. (2) Unintended consequences of genetically modified organism. Eg: Gene may be exchanged. (3) Law and order problems due to inability to extract unique gene. Eg: Designer babies. (4) Expensive nature makes it unavailable for commercial use. CRISPR technology offers vast opportunities for ensuring global healthcare access.