Genome Engineering

The genome of an organism is made up of a certain set of nucleotides that must be placed in a specific order. Any modifications to this arrangement could have a significant impact on one's health and ability to survive. Scientists have developed new ways to examine and alter this code, a process known as genome engineering, which prevents these negative consequences. Genome engineering (also known as genome editing) is the process of changing the genetic coding of an organism. Delete nucleotides to knockout a gene, add nucleotides to knock in a protein, or modify nucleotides to create a mutation are examples of changes. Gene editing can take place at three levels: DNA, RNA, and epigenetics. Recent developments in genome engineering technologies, like CRISPR-Cas9, have pushed it to the fore, making it a hot issue in both the scientific and popular press. Genome editing refers to a set of recently developed tools that allow for nucleotide-level targeting of genomic areas in a variety of animals.