Article Title: "Modern Technology and Its Role in Safely Treating Genetic Diseases"<br />By Dr. Mahmoud Hafez<br /><br />Gene therapy has long been a source of hope for millions suffering from genetic diseases, as it promises to replace defective genes with healthy ones to treat conditions such as life-threatening blood clotting disorders, hemophilia, and others.<br /><br />Despite its enormous potential, the challenge has always been to find a safe, effective, and highly efficient way to deliver these therapeutic genes into the body.<br /><br />In the modern era, major achievements by researchers in gene-editing technology are expected to transform this dream into reality.<br /><br />Recently, advances in research and modern technology have enabled the ability to introduce significant modifications to DNA with an efficiency that greatly accelerates the development process, opening promising horizons in various other medical fields.<br /><br />When creating cell lines for producing therapeutic proteins, the amino acid chains and proteins that make up a gene are usually broken down and modified. These modifications can lead to errors in the sequence, making the gene undesirable. This process has often been likened to "searching for a needle in a haystack."<br /><br />Traditionally, gene modification was time-consuming and inefficient; however, innovative modern techniques now make it possible to directly reach the target site in the gene that requires treatment. This speeds up the development process and has sparked a revolution in how biological materials and advanced therapies, such as antibodies, are produced.<br /><br />Nevertheless, while modern techniques and technological advances can liberate existing genes and correct genetic errors, they may also endanger DNA by causing unintended changes, potentially altering the entire genetic code. Furthermore, some technologies face difficulties when introducing larger genetic segments, including entire genes, leading to failures in certain treatments for some diseases.<br /><br />Conclusion<br />The treatment of genetic diseases is in constant evolution, involving thorough and precise research. Scientists in genetic engineering and genomics are continuously working to link genetic advances with technological progress in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for treating diseases, ensuring accuracy, and avoiding errors that may occur during the modification of diseased genes.<br /><br />University of almustaqbal — the first university in Iraq