Artificial CRISPR

CRISPR is a natural occurring process whose purpose is to act as a defense mechanism fighting off viruses in prokaryotic organisms. Scientist, however, have figured out a way to emulate this same process. First by creating a piece of RNA who matches part of a desired gene which they intend destroy, then the RNA is bonded to a Cas9 and sent through the nucleus, next the RNA is binded to the DNA to where it signals Cas9 to the strands, and finally the cell miserably fails to correct the cut, but along the way it accidentally adds a few nucleotides which shuts the gene down. Cas9 plays a vital role in this process since Its a protein in charge of locating and severing target DNA. The protein is split into six domains and the largest one is responsible

7). Korean, Chinese and American scientist experimented with embryo’s who were infected with a heart defect and with the use of CRISPR they noticed after a few days 72% of the embryos were corrected. For a patient this could simply mean hope and promise for the future of their life since as of now there is no technology with the same capabilities as this one. With a bit more time and research CRISPR could be a necessary asset to these particular

The largest controversy over DNA enhancement is the potential to create designer babies. A designer baby is self explanatory; its a baby whose genetic makeup is hand selected to ensure a specific gene is present. The process can be used for germline editing which permanently changes the genetic makeup of an embryo. The controversy comes into play when germline editing is discussed because basically the history of an unborn child is in the hands of a scientist whose intentions may not coincide with yours. A survey conducted around 2016 indicated the fact that highly religious individuals weren't to fond of