Genome editing

Genome editing, or genome engineering, or gene editing, is a type of genetic engineering in which DNA is inserted, deleted, modified or replaced in the genome of a living organism. Unlike early genetic engineering techniques that randomly inserts genetic material into a host genome, genome editing targets the insertions to site specific locations.

This technology revolutionized many fields, especially medicine. Besides human enhancement, genome editing can also be used for gene therapies and the eradication of diseases. There is a lot of controversy around this topic, where some more conservative people are against genetic engineering, while others support it.