DNA: THE MOLECULE OF LIFE AND ITS APPLICATIONS IN MODERN MEDICINE

Abstract

This article discusses the structure, biological functions, and significance of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in modern medicine. It examines the applications of DNA in genetic diagnostics, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), gene therapy, CRISPR/Cas9 technology, and forensic medicine. The paper also briefly highlights the prospects of genome editing and the related bioethical issues.