Beyond CRISPR: The Future of

Gene Editing
Explore the rapidly evolving landscape of gene editing technologies moving beyond the groundbreaking
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CRISPR system Discover innovative techniques poised to shape the future of genetic engineering and
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the exciting career opportunities they present

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Gene Therapy vs. Gene Editing:
It s important to distinguish between gene editing and gene therapy While both aim to modify genes
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they have different approaches :

Gene therapy: Introduces a functional copy of a gene to correct a genetic disorder It doesn t
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necessarily modify the existing faulty gene .

Gene editing: Directly modifies the existing gene sequence to repair a mutation or introduce a
desired change .

The Future of Gene Editing:

The field of gene editing is rapidly evolving with new techniques and applications emerging all the time
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Continued research holds immense potential for treating genetic diseases developing new therapies
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and furthering our understanding of biology .

List Of Institution In India that works on
Gene Therapy
1. Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) - New Delhi
Website: www.igib.res.in
Contact: Visit the IGIB website for information on research groups and departments involved in
gene therapy research.

2. National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) - Bangalore

Website: www.ncbs.res.in
Contact: Explore the NCBS website for details on research labs and departments working on
gene therapy.

3. Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) - Hyderabad

Website: www.ccmb.res.in
Contact: Check the CCMB website for information on gene therapy research groups and projects.

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4. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) - New Delhi
Website: www.aiims.edu
Contact: Visit the AIIMS website for information on research centers and departments focused on
gene therapy.

5. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) - Bangalore

Website: www.iisc.ac.in
Contact: Explore the IISc website for details on gene therapy research labs and departments.
Indian Professors Leading Gene Editing
Research:
Dr. D. Balasubramanian (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune): Known for his
work on CRISPR-Cas systems in bacteria and their potential applications.
Dr. Rakesh Mishra (National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi): Conducts research on gene
editing for therapeutic purposes, particularly in the context of human diseases.
Dr. Gagandeep Kang (National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi): Focuses on using gene editing
to develop vaccines and combat infectious diseases.
Dr. Krishnaswamy Vijayraghavan (National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore): A leading
figure in Indian life sciences research, with contributions to gene editing technology development.
Dr. Upinder Singh Bhalla (National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi): Explores gene
editing applications in plant biotechnology and crop improvement.
Career Opportunities in Gene Editing
Genetic Engineering
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Develop novel gene therapies and treatments

Biotechnology
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Apply gene editing to improve crops and livestock

Pharmaceutical R&D
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Discover and test new gene-based drugs

Regulatory Affairs
4 Ensure gene editing technologies comply with
laws

The rapidly evolving field of gene editing presents diverse career paths. From developing revolutionary
gene therapies to applying gene-editing techniques in agriculture and pharmaceuticals, there are
abundant opportunities for those with expertise in molecular biology, bioinformatics, and regulatory
compliance.
Regulatory Landscape and Policies
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Global Oversight National Regulations Evolving Policies

Gene editing is regulated on Individual countries have their As the field rapidly advances,
an international scale by own laws and regulations policymakers continuously
organizations like the WHO around gene editing research, update regulations to address
and UNESCO, setting clinical trials, and commercial emerging concerns and
guidelines for ethical and safe applications to protect public ensure responsible
practices. interests. development of gene editing
technologies.
The Future of Gene Editing: Predictions
and Outlook
10x 50%
Ten fold increase in the capabilities of Reduction in costs
gene editing technologies

2040 —
widespread adoption Advances in Gene Editing
By 2040 Experts predict a 10-fold increase in the
capabilities of gene editing technologies, a 50%
reduction in costs, and widespread adoption by
2040.

As gene editing breakthroughs continue at a rapid pace, the future holds immense promise. Emerging
methods like base editing and prime editing are set to significantly expand the scope and precision of
genetic modifications.

Regulatory frameworks and public policies will play a crucial role in shaping the responsible development
and application of gene editing tools. Ongoing debates around ethics, accessibility, and equitable access
will determine the ultimate societal impact.
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