Nip, Tuck, CRISPR: Gene Editing Could Give Plastic Surgery a Lift

Cleft palates. Grievous wounds. Lost hands or faces. All could be repaired more completely than is currently possible if genetic editing were to become an integral part of plastic and reconstructive surgery. This possibility is receiving serious consideration now that CRISPR gene editing, a powerful research tool, is being developed for clinical applications. CRISPR could also enhance cosmetic interventions, by modifying genetic targets implicated in hair loss and the aging of skin. Also, the hu