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Path or Destination? My Experience to ODI Cricket World My first day at school Nature's Genetic Toolbox

A question that arises in the minds of every individual is, Cup 2023 Our lives are full with brand-new experiences that we have CRISPR-Cas9, a cutting-edge technology, is transforming
“What is important for success?” So, just to motivate and India's connection with cricket goes beyond just being a on various days. The first day of school is likewise the way we understand and manipulate genes. Imagine a
inspire you, I am writing this article Path or Destination? sport. For many, it is like a religion. It is the most popular memorable owe. It is impossible to forget your first day microscopic pair of molecular scissors that can precisely
The destination represents your goal or where you since you will undoubtedly remember it, whether it was edit the DNA blueprint. That's CRISPR-Cas9 in action,
sport in India and more than 10,000 fans showed up at the
ultimately want to be. The reason we set goals is to stadiums this year to cheer up our team at the ODI Cricket good or horrible. It's because any child notices a dramatic derived from a bacterial defense system.
provide direction and purpose in life, without them our life change in the environment. You never leave the
World Cup. The stadium looked like a sea of blue with This ground breaking tool allows scientists to make
is pointless. Goals motivate us to learn new things in life. people in Indian team's jersey. India won all the ten convenience and security of your own house. Your first day targeted changes in the genetic code, offering vast
of school opens doors to new prospects and experiences.
On the other hand, the path refers to the journey you take potential in various fields. In medicine, it holds promise for
to reach that destination. It's where you encounter I eagerly got out of bed on my first day and put on my treating genetic diseases by fixing faulty genes responsible
challenges, make adjustments, learn new things, and for conditions like muscular dystrophy, or certain types of
develop the skills necessary to reach your destination. cancers. It's like having a genetic spell-check, correcting
While the destination provides the target to aim for, the mistakes within our DNA.
path is where the actual progress and transformation Beyond medicine, CRISPR-Cas9 has implications for
occur. Success often lies not just in reaching the agriculture too. Scientists explore ways to engineer crops
destination, but in the journey itself - what you learn, how that withstand pests, diseases, and changing climates,
you grow, and the type of person you become in the potentially boosting food production sustainability. While
process. the possibilities seem boundless, ethical discussions about
In essence, success is a combination of the lessons its use are crucial. Scientists and ethicists deliberate on
learned, the growth achieved, and the actual responsible applications, ensuring its use aligns with
accomplishment of reaching the desired goal or ethical guidelines and respects the implications of genetic
destination. Both are integral parts of the success story.
For me, the Path is more important because maybe at the
end we do not achieve the destination but we still have the
learning experience to achieve another goal in that field matches, but unfortunately lost the final match against
and our hard work never gets wasted. But always Australia. But they gave our nation plenty of reasons to uniform. As it was my first day, both my parents went to
smile. During this tournament, many records were drop me off. I recall seeing several little children in the
remember, “Don't close the doors of your strength. Maybe
shattered by our beloved King Kohli, and our hitman, Rohit classroom. I gave my mother a deep look. I chatted with
you are at the edge of being almost there. You never
Sharma. the other students and began playing with them when I
know!”
As outstanding as India's batting was, it was also the had adjusted into the session. The colourful walls of the
Varya Kohli, VIII D classroom fascinated me a lot. Since, we had so many toys
bowling that really set fire in the tournament. Mohammad
Shami was the leading wicket taker, whereas Virat Kohli to play with, all the other kids stopped crying and were
distracted as well. Consequently, I had a great time on my
broke Sachin's record for the most ODI centuries and most
runs in a single World Cup edition. Although the result was first day at school. I feel proud when I think back on it and
share my experience with others. I think that my first day
not in our favour but our Men in Blue gave their hundred
at school gave me a boost of confidence that had an
percent. Winning 10 matches in a row was a great impact on the rest of my life. It was indeed a memorable
achievement. It was difficult for everyone to believe that experience for me and I will remember it forever. modifications.
after such a dominant performance throughout the CRISPR-Cas9 represents a remarkable leap in genetic
campaign it would not be Rohit Sharma's men picking up Avishka Jain, VI G research, offering a glimpse into a future where we might
the trophy. As it is said, with great love comes great pain edit out diseases and enhance life on our planet. Its
and this pain was so worth it for all the dream like
journey from the bacterial world to the forefront of genetic
memories they gave us not just through the tournament
engineering showcases nature's incredible toolkit,
but throughout the year. They did not win the trophy but
empowering humanity to shape the future of biology.
surely won our hearts.
Maryam Alvi, XI A1
Shraddha Chhabra, VIII A

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