Human Genetics and Genetic Diseases

Human Genetic Engineering:

Human Genetics Engineering  is one aspect of study of the overall field of Human Biotechnology. It involves the direct manipulation of the human genome using molecular engineering tools. Recently developed methods of modification is known as gene editing. There are two types of modification : Somatic Genetic Modification and Germline Genetic Modification.

Somatic genetic modifications is about addition, cutting or changing the genes in some of the cells of an existing person, to typically alleviate any medical condition. this form of gene therapy techniques are approaching clinical practice but only for few conditions and at a high cost. This track deals with the methods and procedures and ideas regarding the modification of the human genome.