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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. (Answer in 250 words)
Introduction
Biotechnology in the recent years made breakthrough advances mainly in the fields of Genetic Engineering.
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Main Body
Biotechnology in the recent years made breakthrough advances mainly in the fields of Genetic Engineering. CRISPR Cas-9 Technology is one aspect of it. # CRISPR Cas-9 Technology 1) Refers to 'Clustered Randomly Interspaced Palindromic Repeats' Technology Aims: ii) Gene EditingGene Replacement, Gene Augmentation, Gene Targeting. ii) Gene Therapy
# RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 1) Cas-9 Molecular Scissors - help in effective cutting and joining of DNA fragments. 2) Plant Genomics - Eg: Recently hybrid pest resistant mice variety by CRISPR technology (by ICAR). 3) Health Interventions - [diagram showing]: Diagnosis (using DNA probe)Treatment (using gene therapy for ADA deficiency)Prevention (manufacture of hormones eg: Insulin for diabetes) 4) Enhanced Research and Innovation - Through Bio-E3 Initiative - Biotechnology for Energy, Environment, Employment.
# OPPORTUNITIES for Health: i) Improve healthcare - helps in treating rare disorders. ii) Provides cheap vaccines made by CRISPR technology. for Society: i) Chance to achieve aspirations - eg: gene therapy for Transgenders. # CHALLENGESETHICAL for Health: i) Unintended side effects. ii) Lack of affordability as technology is expensive. for Society: i) Risk to Privacy. ii) 'Designer babies'. Needis to ensure CRISPR remains affordable and ethical to attain SDG-3 (Quality Health for all).
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Conclusion
Need is to ensure CRISPR remains affordable and ethical to attain SDG-3 (Quality Health for all).
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Diagram
Diagram showing Health Interventions with three branches: Diagnosis (DNA probe) → Treatment (gene therapy for ADA deficiency) → Prevention (hormone manufacturing for insulin, diabetes)
Topper
Rasneet Kaur
AIR 51
Subject & Paper
GS3GS3
Topic
Science and Technology
Emerging Tech
CRISPR Cas-9 gene editing technology
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