Genetic Engineering
CRISPR Therapeutics
Scientific founder, Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier,
has gathered a team of academically world renowned scientist with the goal of curing serious genetic disease through gentic engineering treaments. Switzerland, Massachusetts and London house their three headquarters. They have raised a total of 89 million dollars for their research from various funders/ supporters.
Cellectis
Biopharmaceutical company focused on
developing immunotherapies. Techniques involve genetically engineered CAR T-cells, and research with these cells are going toward eliminating cancer. The company was founded in 1999, and as of 2015 have a partnership with MD Anderson Cancer Center, to help further research. [H.2]
Caribou Biosciences
Caribou Biosciences is a pioneer in the
revolutionary field of CRISPR. Their singular focus is on advancing applications for CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing that will help consumers and patients. Their research is on bio-based products and medical therapies, which cover the fields of: Therapeutics, Agricultural biotechnology, Biological research, and Industrial biotechnology. [H.3]
Intellia
Intellia, who also own Extellia therapeutics
are currently conducting research on CRISPR/Cas9 applications. Using the genes CART and HSC, with the hope of creating artifical t-cells and natural killer cells to eliminate genetic and other diseases. Their unique team believes they have the correct skill set to further CRISPR technology for the benefit of the world. They are conducting research on new therapies and are under a partnership with Caribou Biosciences to complete research with joint technology. [H.4]
Editas Medicine
They were founded by world leaders in the fields
of genome editing, protein engineering, and molecular and structural biology, with expertise in CRISPR. The company's mssion is to use genome editing as a novel class human theapeutic that can be precise and corrective on the molecular level of a human genome; furthermore, to cure and prevent the causes of genetic diseases. Substantial patent filings have been submitted, and are under control of excessive amounts of intellectual property. [H.5]
Products:
![GloFish [H.11]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f8dee5_085f6f196b6a4e4ea4c99411acc1552f.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_83,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/f8dee5_085f6f196b6a4e4ea4c99411acc1552f.jpg)
Glofish are not a only beautiful specimen that bring happiness to humans, but also represent the scientific ability to alter an organism to produce a specific and wanted trait which can directly translate to the future hope of human embryonic genetic alteration. Found in your local pet store.
![Vaccines [H.12]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f8dee5_8e5cf4ca94bd498f88a1b5efac4816d2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_45,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/f8dee5_8e5cf4ca94bd498f88a1b5efac4816d2.jpg)
Vaccines in history have always increased the population of humans. Genetically engineering viruses to be transmitted through vaccines can be the next big step in the medical field. Many companies, such as some above, are developing vaccines, however they're not out on the market due to them not being completely accurate and reliable.
![Golden Rice [H.13]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f8dee5_c5eb01e0cc724aa284fe77299b09f25a.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_92,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/f8dee5_c5eb01e0cc724aa284fe77299b09f25a.jpg)
Golden Rice is not a genetic change in humans, however it is what the field can currently produce, representing all the good and power that come from genetic engineering. Golden Rice provides vitamin A at accelerated rates and solves many nutritional dilemmas in third world countries.
Glofish are not a only beautiful specimen that bring happiness to humans, but also represent the scientific ability to alter an organism to produce a specific and wanted trait which can directly translate to the future hope of human embryonic genetic alteration. Found in your local pet store.
Economic Impact: Industry
If we grant the selling of genetic modification as a service, we are creating a whole new work division of
individuals. In the past medications and cures have been exploited for money, because patients have no other choice but to accept the appointed costs. In a world where all your neighbors have strong and healthy children who have a daily advantage programmed into their DNA then you are subliminally forced to participate in genetic engineering within your own children. If one were to choose not to participate in this technology, they would be placing their child at a disadvantage for a life time. With this knowledge industries can harvest money from all parents at insane rates for their products which are now a necessity in society. Albeit, these are very negative effects of genetic engineering, the economic impact will also result in increased research done upon all patients. This furthers the beneficial technology at unprecedented rates.
