Gene editing is the technology that could change the world we live into such an extent we may or may not be able to cope with it. Gene editing is a revolutionary tec

Gene editing is the technology that could change the world we live into such an extent we may or may not be able to cope with it. Gene editing is a revolutionary technology the need of the hour. 1." Gene editing or genome editing is a type of genetic engineering in which DNA  is inserted, deleted, modified or replaced in the genome of a living organism. Unlike early genetic engineering techniques that randomly insert genetic material into a host genome, genome editing targets the insertions to site-specific locations. "

CRISPR-Cas9 is the tool used for gene editing. 2. "CRISPR-Cas9 is a unique technology that enables geneticists and medical researchers to edit parts of the genome by removing, adding or altering sections of the DNA sequence. It is currently the simplest, most versatile and precise method of genetic manipulation and is, therefore, causing a buzz in the science world. "

Gene editing is a method that would change the way we look at science and the human body. With its help, one could simply change the part of DNA that needs to be changed and replace it with synthetic DNA. This way we get the desired results. This is a huge change as using this we can just remove the cancer cells or any other component of the DNA which could lead to any known disease and that disease would not occur to the human being in the future. It could further be used to create designer babies, in these babies, you could just change the DNA and create the body type or mental capabilities in your child that you want. It is a way that humans can change and manipulate nature.

3. "Until recently, editing DNA required sophisticated labs, years of experience, and many thousands of dollars. The use of CRISPR has changed all that. CRISPRs work by using an enzyme — Cas9 — that homes in on a specific location in a strand of DNA. The process then edits the DNA to either remove unwanted sequences or insert payload sequences. CRISPRs use an RNA molecule as a guide to the DNA target.  To set up a CRISPR editing capability, a lab only needs to order an RNA fragment (costing about $10) and purchase off-the-shelf chemicals and enzymes for $30 or less." 4. "In fact, for less than $100 in supplies, anyone can make tens of thousands of such precisely guided probes covering an organism's entire genome."

With this, the jobs of all the doctors who are specialists in different body types and diseases are in danger because there won't be any need for their services after this as most of the people who require their services would be gene-edited and their children will be designer babies. All the knowledge of these doctors would go to waste and they would need to develop new skills.

In today's world, the technology developed by scientists for gene editing will drastically change the structure of society. Earlier, in society, discrimination was between men and women where the men were seen as superior to women. In the current scenario with gene editing and the cheap treatment offered by CRISPR-Cas9, only the people who have the money can use this treatment to upgrade their children through gene editing. The children (designer babies) born with edited DNA will be physically and mentally superior as compared to other children around them who aren't gene-edited / designer babies.

This will lead to the formation of a new race of humans who will be more advanced than other humans. Thus, after this, there would be a separation in society. It is a possibility that the world could be divided into two races of humans and the superior humans could either eliminate or create separation like a wall. The inferiors could fight for equal rights or create a separate country which would lead to gene isolation and one part of humanity would not be able to survive with changes in the environment (if something happens)  they would experience evolution later as compared to the superior race.

Gradually they would be wiped off the face of the Earth.

Gene editing should be legal as science is advancing each day and humanity cannot resist change but they can certainly put up a restriction on the degree of change.

According to my analysis, gene editing should only be used to cure diseases and too much interference with nature could prove to be costly for humankind. Maybe later with technological advancements and when we are in a position

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genome_editing

https://www.yourgenome.org/facts/what-is-crispr-cas9

https://singularityhub.com/2015/09/08/gene-editing-is-now-cheap-and-easy-and-no-one-is-prepared-for-the-consequences/

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/07/150723125254.htm

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