CRISPR-Cas Systems in Precision Medicine: Advances, Challenges, and Future Perspectives

Authors

  • R. VISHWA Independent Researcher, India. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64137/XXXXXXXX/IJMSD-V1I1P105

Keywords:

CRISPR-Cas, Personalized medicine, Gene drive technology, Synthetic biology, Genome editing, Genetic disorders, Cancer therapy, Antiviral therapy, Gene therapy, Ethical considerations

Abstract

The development of precision medicine was greatly helped by the CRISPR-Cas systems’ strong ability to edit DNA. They make it simpler and more precise to correct DNA mistakes, which can help treat genetic disorders, cancer, and infections. The article compiles current information on CRISPR-Cas in precision medicine, covering its uses, recent achievements, and the issues that still need to be solved. We also consider what CRISPR-Cas systems may do in the future, such as their ability to aid personalized medicine and the ethical issues that require attention

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2025-09-15

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CRISPR-Cas Systems in Precision Medicine: Advances, Challenges, and Future Perspectives. (2025). International Journal of Modern Scientific Discoveries, 1(1), 31-37. https://doi.org/10.64137/XXXXXXXX/IJMSD-V1I1P105