Is genetic engineering possible?

What is genetic engineering?

Genetic engineering has been a term used for decades in the scientific community. It is a way of changing the genes of a baby before the embryo fully develops, by manipulating the genome sequences of the gametes before gastrulation.

This technology is very limited in its possibilities as of now, and many consider that it is too early in its age to be used globally. There can be many uses for it, such as removing a disease-causing gene from the embryo, or increasing the aptitude of a certain trait.

Although there is still a long journey left until it would be considered reliable, there has been a great significant progress with the invention of CRISPR. CRISPR, which is a gene-editing tool invented in 1987, was the first to allow genetic engineering with precision, while also having the capability of delivering a large amount of sequential edits. It was also the first reliable and stable process which was able to deliver point to point sequential changes without error.

Genetic engineering human embryos to modify their genes should be legal and considered ethical due to its beneficial aspects, its wide applications and uses, and its hue into the future of biotechnology. In conclusion, it is very much possible and could be used to modify a baby's future max height potential, IQ, looks, body-to-height ratio, and many more things!