However, it is to be noted that using CRISPR on human cells or embryos in Canada is still a criminal offence.
So far, scientists have used it to reduce the severity of genetic deafness in mice and edited bone marrow cells in mice to treat sickle-cell anemia. However, 2023 expects more clinical trials using CRISPR-based gene therapies and potentially more government think tanks to formulate regulations. However, it is to be noted that using CRISPR on human cells or embryos in Canada is still a criminal offence.