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Gene Therapy and CRISPR cas-9

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  More about CRISPR cas-9:  CRISPR cas-9 was first discovered in bacteria in 1986-87.  It was thoroughly studied in 2007 and in 2012, it was used for human genome editing for the first time.  According to the world-famous journal The Science, it was the biggest scientific achievement of the decade.  The genetic sequence of g-RNA can be modified and changed so that it can target the faulty gene in the human genome and this can be used to remove the faulty gene.This CRISPR cas-9 technique is so important that even a noble award has been given for its discovery.  CRISPR cas-9 is the most advanced and most accurate technology to modify or edit the genome of an organism.  CRISPR cas-9 is naturally present in bacteria as an immunity system against bacteriophage. Benefits of CRISPR Cas-9:  CRISPR cas-9 will give a major boost to gene therapy because of its accuracy.  In 2017, American doctors used this technology to edit the genome of an embryo for the treatment of the heart disea

Powers And Priviledges Of Members Of Parliament

Powers And Priviledges Of Members Of Parliament What is Parliament? A cornerstone of democratic ideals in any representative democracy is parliament, which serves as a forum for debate on matters of social and civic importance in any popular democracy. Though the notion of Parliament has its roots in European nations dating back to the Middle Ages, it has been an integral feature of India's democratic framework from the country's creation. Both houses of parliament were established following the first general election in 1952. It should be emphasised that the Constituent Assembly served as the interim legislative body after the Constitution was enacted and until regular elections, which occurred between 1950 and 1952.[1] Composition of Parliament Article 79 of the Constitution specifies the organisation of parliament. The President and the two chambers, the Lower House or House of People and the Upper House or Council of States, are listed as members of Parliament.[2] The Rajya