Genetic Editing for Healthcare by Singh, Bhupinder; Malviya, Rishabha; Lal, Sahil;

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Discusses trends in biomedical research on the integration of genome editing and its potential benefits in medicine and the healthcare industry. Explores the advent of technologies, such as CRISPR-Cas-9, TALENs, and ZFNs Covers their mechanisms of action and how effectively they can help machinery to overcome genetic failures.

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This book presents a focused and timely exploration of genome editing and its transformative impact on modern medicine. Integrating interdisciplinary perspectives, the volume examines how emerging genetic technologies are reshaping the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of complex diseases.

The book outlines the molecular foundations of key genome-editing tools, including CRISPRCas9, TALENs, and zinc-finger nucleases, explaining their mechanisms and expanding role in biomedical research. It then moves to practical applications, highlighting case studies in areas such as cancer treatment and precision medicine, demonstrating how gene-editing technologies are improving patient outcomes.

Beyond technical advances, the volume addresses critical ethical, legal, and regulatory considerations, including biosafety, intellectual property, and human rights. By examining both opportunities and challenges, it emphasizes the need for responsible and well-regulated implementation of genetic technologies.

Bringing together current research and applied insights, this volume offers a clear and balanced perspective on the evolving role of genome editing in advancing healthcare worldwide.

“A thorough, multidisciplinary examination of how genetic editing is revolutionizing medicine and providing fresh hope in the battle against complicated illnesses. . . . An extensive range of chapters on the ethical, legal, and societal consequences of gene editing, with a focus on human rights concerns and the legal frameworks that must adapt to incorporate the impact of gene editing. . . . An essential resource for healthcare experts, researchers, clinicians, and biomedical scientists in the future of healthcare and genetic technology.”

—From the Foreword by Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, CEO, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, India

Tartalomjegyzék:

1. Gene Editing Governance and Genetic Engineering: A Framework for Regulating CRISPR Technology 2. Application and Challenges of the CRISPR/Cas9 System for Gene Editing 3. Impact of Genomics on Drug Discovery and Clinical Medicine on Public Healthcare: Fostering Disease Prevention and Enhancing Human Well-Being. 4. Challenges and Approaches to Human Genome Editing 5. Precision Medicine Through Gene Editing: Pharmacogenomics and the Future of Disease Management in Clinical Healthcare 6. Patenting the Genome: A Global Perspective of Intellectual Property Rights and Genetic Innovation 7. Biosafety Issues Relating to Genome Editing in Plants and its Impact on Human Health 8. Gene Editing and Human Rights: Legal Implications of CRISPR Technology 9. Genomic Innovations in Drug Discovery and Clinical Medicine 10. Impact of Genomics on Drug Discovery and Clinical Medicine: Fostering Gene Editing and Personalized Medicine, Bioinformatics and Artificial Intelligence