Genetic Revolution
The Genetic Revolution (also called the DNA Revolution and CRISPR Revolution) is an ongoing event in human history. It is the result of humans having found technology that allows them to quickly and cheaply alter the genetics of living organisms. It allows for significant advancements in medical treatments through gene therapy.[1] It also allows for organisms to undergo cosmetic changes that do not serve a medical purpose. This technology has raised many ethical and moral concerns, as some genetic alterations can easily be interpreted as a form of eugenics.[2][3]
The largest portions of these advancements have been because of the discovery of the CRISPR system, which makes genetic engineering much easier to complete and accessible even to those who may not be professional scientists.[4]
Medical advancements
The most important benefit granted by the use of the technology is its potential medical uses. It could be used to replace genes that cause hereditary diseases and help in the treatment of some kinds of cancer.[1] One woman in the United States has already been successfully treated using CRISPR technology (she had sickle cell disease).[5] A man was successfully treated for transthyretin amyloidosis.[6]
CRISPR also has the potential to be a cure for HIV, as it can be used to cut out viral DNA that has been hidden within host cells.[7]
Non-medical advancements
One of the more controversial potential uses of genetic engineering technology is its potential to be used for purposes not related to medicine. It could be used to change the genetic structure of a person solely for cosmetic advantages.[8] One potential usage that is commonly suggested is using genetic engineering to increase muscle strength, and such enhancements being used on people could be considered a form of doping.[8][9][10] Another potential usage might be to change genes to make a person become more intelligent.[11]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "What is gene therapy?: MedlinePlus Genetics". medlineplus.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
- ↑ "Harvard researchers share views on future, ethics of gene editing". Harvard Gazette. 2019-01-09. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
- ↑ "The New Eugenics: Genetic Engineering". www.ulm.edu. Archived from the original on 2021-02-12. Retrieved 2021-08-14. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "The CRISPR Revolution: What You Need to Know". Columbia University Irving Medical Center. 2019-03-19. Archived from the original on 2021-08-12. Retrieved 2021-08-12. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "1st Patients To Get CRISPR Gene-Editing Treatment Continue To Thrive". NPR.org. Archived from the original on 2021-08-14. Retrieved 2021-08-14. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "He Inherited A Devastating Disease. A CRISPR Gene-Editing Breakthrough Stopped It". NPR.org. Archived from the original on 2021-08-13. Retrieved 2021-08-14. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "HIV Treatment | CRISPR/Cas9". Archived from the original on 2021-08-14. Retrieved 2021-08-14. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 8.0 8.1 Kiuru, M.; Crystal, R. G. (March 2008). "Progress and prospects: gene therapy for performance and appearance enhancement". Gene Therapy. 15 (5): 329–337. doi:10.1038/sj.gt.3303100. ISSN 1476-5462. PMID 18283287. Archived from the original on 2021-08-14. Retrieved 2021-08-14. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help); Unknown parameter|s2cid=ignored (help) - ↑ "Increased Muscle Mass by CRISPR/Cas9 mediated genome editing in Quail Myostatin | Graduate Education". grad.cfaes.ohio-state.edu. Archived from the original on 2021-08-14. Retrieved 2021-08-14. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Xu, Ke; Han, Cheng Xiao; Zhou, Hao; Ding, Jin Mei; Xu, Zhong; Yang, Ling Yu; He, Chuan; Akinyemi, Fisayo; Zheng, Yu Ming; Qin, Chao; Luo, Huai Xi (2020-04-08). "Effective MSTN Gene Knockout by AdV-Delivered CRISPR/Cas9 in Postnatal Chick Leg Muscle". International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 21 (7): 2584. doi:10.3390/ijms21072584. ISSN 1422-0067. PMC 7177447 Check
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