- One set of all the genes present in a given organism constitute its genome. Genome-editing is a technique that hones in on the precise location of mutated DNA and edits this location to by adding, substituting or deleting DNA bases.
- To accomplish this, scientists can use artificially engineered enzymes called nucleases to cleave DNA strands. In effect, these nucleases act as molecular scissors that form a break in the DNA double-stranded helix.
- Any change in the DNA will result in a change in the individual. By specifically editing genes that are responsible for a disease or disorder, the disease or disorder could be potentially cured.