Medical Economics September 8, 2023
The exciting possibilities of gene editing.
Imagine a world where genetic diseases are a thing of the past, harmful mutations can be corrected, and crops are enhanced for better nutrition. This isn’t science fiction—it’s the promise of gene editing, a powerful tool that holds the key to a revolutionary transformation in healthcare. As primary care physicians, you play a pivotal role in understanding and harnessing the potential of gene editing to improve patient outcomes. This article delves into the exciting possibilities gene editing presents and examines its implications across diverse medical domains.
The Basics of Gene Editing
Gene editing can be likened to a “find and replace” tool for genetic information, similar to how we fix typos in computer documents....