DNA Technology: How Genetics Research Improves Healthcare

Recombinant DNA technology involves joining DNA molecules from different species of organisms that are inserted into a host organism to produce new genetic combinations. These genetic combinations are important in the fields of healthcare, agriculture, and science. The CRISPR-Cas9 reversible gene-editing system allows scientists to switch selected genes on and off with the aid of the CRISpr-Cas 9. DNA technology is the basis of diagnostic tests that are used to detect the presence of HIV, COVID19, and other viruses.