One of the high school classes I take is Medical Interventions. Our last unit before winter break was about gene therapy, what it is used for, how it works, and what it will do for humans in the future. I was completely fascinated by all of it. I thought it was amazing how one simple fix in a small portion of DNA in one cell can cure someone of a disorder they have dealt with their entire life. Gene therapy could be the next huge medical breakthrough and could change the lives of everyone and to be able to witness that happen in my lifetime is amazing. Gene therapy does not affect me personally because I am lucky enough to not have anyone in my close family that has serious genetic disorders but this topic still appeals to my emotions. I
