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Tech Juice 2506: How will Gene Editing Technology Impact Industry?

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Motivation :  Bio-Industry may be revolutionized by Gene Editing Technologies and render those not on the bandwagon well behind.  How big is it? Do we need to take it seriously?  Introduction Gene-editing technologies are poised to significantly impact Industry 4.0 by driving innovation, improving efficiency, and creating new market opportunities across various sectors.  An example is the technology called CRISPR-Cas9 with the long expansion "Clustered Regularly Inter spaced Short Palindromic Repeats." This groundbreaking gene-editing technology allows scientists to make precise modifications to the DNA of living organisms. It is derived from a natural defence system found in bacteria and archaea, which use it to protect themselves from viruses.  Archaea are a group of single-celled microorganisms that are distinct from bacteria and eukaryotes. They lack a nucleus and possess a unique cell membrane, which allows them to exist in inhospitable environments. This...