Mutations in DNA can cause a lot of problems for living things. Here are some of the issues they can create:

• Genetic Disorders: Some mutations can lead to serious health issues like cystic fibrosis or sickle cell anemia.
• Cancer Risks: Mutations can mess up how cells normally grow and divide, making it easier for cancer to develop.
• Loss of Function: When important proteins don’t work right because of mutations, it can cause problems for the whole organism.

Even though these mutations can be tough to deal with, there are promising solutions.

Gene therapy and a technology called CRISPR can help fix mutations. These methods can make targeted changes to the DNA to improve health.