The risks of gene editing include unintended genetic changes, which could potentially cause new health issues. There is also the possibility of mosaicism, where not all cells are edited uniformly, leading to mixed populations of edited and unedited cells. Long-term effects are still largely unknown, and current technology does not guarantee 100% accuracy. Regulatory bodies are working to establish guidelines and protocols to mitigate these risks, but the science is still in its infancy.
