CRISPR: Challenges and Quantum Perspectives

Summary This essay examines CRISPR-Cas technology, highlighting its potential and limitations in gene editing. While CRISPR enables precise DNA modifications for treating genetic diseases, its in vivo application faces major hurdles: low editing efficiency, delivery challenges, and off-target effects. Homology-directed repair (HDR) is inefficient, delivery methods are complex, and unintended mutations pose risks. A quantum-like genetic computation hypothesis suggests that CRISPR functions within a non-linear, probabilistic framework, challenging conventional methodologies. Ethical concerns include safety, consent, and legal regulation. The essay argues for a new quantum-informed research approach, integrating holistic, non-invasive methods like holistic medicine and nutrition to balance genetic interventions with natural biological processes.