RNA-based therapies represent a new frontier in medicine, offering the potential to target the very root causes of diseases within our genetic makeup. These novel agents promise unparalleled interventions, sometimes even curative or preventative, against a wide range of diseases by harnessing the power of RNA—naturally occurring molecules crucial for carrying genetic information. This review explores the diverse forms and ...
Gene editing has emerged as a revolutionary technology, promising to cure diseases and potentially enhance humanity through its application on human embryos. However, it has also opened a Pandora’s Box of ethical concerns, raising profound questions about the future of humanity and the lines that must be drawn. This paper elaborates on the ethical implications of embryo gene editing, exploring ...
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide by disrupting the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar levels. While current treatments help manage the disease, there is still no definitive cure. However, advancements in gene editing—particularly with CRISPR-Cas9—have opened new doors for potential diabetes treatment through gene therapy. This blog explores the revolutionary potential of CRISPR in ...
Genetic deafness has prevented millions in this world from attaining proper communication and interaction. New findings regarding gene editing provide hope for possible cures. Scientists are continuously studying newer and different ways to correct the genetic mutations that cause hereditary deafness. Most of these techniques involve the CRISPR-Cas9 system. This article elaborates on the present research, its future applications, and ...
Biohacking, popularly known as ‘do-it-yourself’ biology, is a fast-increasing movement of people studying and engineering biological systems outside of the mainstream scientific system. With increasingly available technology and open information resources available on the internet, this places feats most advanced in biotechnology at the beck and call of any curious and determined mind. This paper will demonstrate what biohacking is, ...