In the 1950s, the structure of DNA was discovered by using models and x-ray chromatography. Currently, science has used advanced technology to completely map out the genes in a human’s body. What would be the best advantage of using this information?
Gene therapy to correct defective genes that cause diseases.
Explanation;
Gene therapy refers to the procedure that involves the introduction of nucleic acids (DNA or RNA) into the cells of an organism for the purpose of correcting abnormalities, such as a mutations or in other words to treat a genetic disease.
Gene therapy entails bringing a normal and functional gene known as a trans-gene into a cell with altered gene. Another method can bring RNA capable of partially regulating or blocking the expression of an altered gene.
The nucleic acids are introduced into the patient's cells by means of a viral vector or injected directly into the cells in the form of naked DNA.
