| Use | Editing human genome |
| Discovery | 1980s in China |
| New class | Individuals with enhanced physical and mental abilities |
| Technology | Genetic material editing |
| Applications | Therapeutic benefits • Military applications |
| Main components | CRISPR-Cas9 • guide RNA • target DNA |
| Social implications | Rift in social fabric |
| Geopolitical implications | Intense tension, strict regulations, and government control |
