What is gene therapy? What makes it a better treatment option than the conventional approaches?

Gene therapy is a cutting edge biotechnology that involves alteration of the specific genes in humans' inocdes to treat or cure certain diseases. (diagram description: Gene therapy techniques branch into Gene alteration, Gene silencing, Gene mutation, and Gene enhancement; Gene cutting shown separately) Advantage of Gene therapy over conventional approach (1) Minimally invasive procedure compared to conventional invasive surgeries. SA Gene silencing to achieve male sterilisation

Challenges (1) Ethical challenges of altering natural human composition. SA China's designer baby project. (2) Inadequate technology penetration and lack of accessibility. (3) Potential threat of unwanted side effects leading to mono-response. SA Risk with GM crops. (4) Shorter therapy sessions are effectively costlier. Way forward (1) Institutionalisation of Gene therapy monitoring authority. (2) Codification of prohibited areas of gene therapy exploration. (3) Penetration of health insurance to accommodate gene therapy procedures. Gene therapy as an evidence that medical industry would lead to manufacturing solutions to longstanding health impediments.