With reference to the precision biotherapeutics, consider the following statements: 1. It refers to medical interventions that are designed according to a patient’s genetic, molecular, or cellular profile. 2. The Gene editing (CRISPR-Cas9) therapies used to directly modify genes are also included in it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the precision biotherapeutics, consider the following statements:
1.It refers to medical interventions that are designed according to a patient’s genetic, molecular, or cellular profile.
2.The Gene editing (CRISPR-Cas9) therapies used to directly modify genes are also included in it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Both are correct

Statement 1 is correct: Precision biotherapeutics refers to medical interventions that are designed according to a patient’s genetic, molecular, or cellular profile.

Statement 2 is correct: Technologies used

Genomic and proteomic analysis decodes genetic and protein signatures to find mutations or dysfunctions that cause disease.
Gene editing (CRISPR-Cas9) therapies directly modify genes to correct underlying problems.
mRNA and nucleic acid therapeutics use RNA molecules to guide cells to produce or block specific proteins.

Source: TH

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