10 Interesting Fact About Genetics and gene editing technology

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• Genetics is a branch of biology that studies how biological traits are derived from generation to generation.
• DNA (deoksiribonucleic acid) is a molecule that contains genetic information in cells.
• Humans have about 20,000-25,000 genes that determine our physical and biological characteristics.
• Gene editing technology such as Crispr/CAS9 allows scientists to cut and replace DNA parts in cells.
• Crispr is first discovered in bacteria as a defense system against viruses.
• Genetics also studies the possibility of hereditary diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
• One of the CRISPR applications is to create plants that are more resistant to pests or extreme weather.
• Gene editing technology can also be used to change the physical properties of animals, such as producing cattle that are more resistant to disease.
• There is an ethical debate about the use of gene editing technology in humans to prevent or cure diseases.
• Some genetic experts believe that one day, gene editing technology can be used to improve human physical and cognitive abilities.