Genome Editing Techniques

Genome editing techniques are tools used to make precise changes to an organism's DNA. The most common method, CRISPR-Cas9, acts like molecular scissors that can cut DNA at specific spots. This allows scientists to remove, add, or modify genetic information, potentially correcting mutations responsible for diseases or improving traits. Other techniques include TALENs and ZFNs, which also cut DNA at targeted locations. These methods have broad applications in medicine, agriculture, and research, offering the possibility of treating genetic disorders, creating disease-resistant crops, and understanding gene functions more deeply.