Yes, it does have the potential to edit genes of living organisms. Much work remains to be done before we have treatments for specific genetic problems though because this technology, however promising, is still in its infancy.
This is shaping up to be the patent battle of the century like Wright/Curtis 100 years ago.
Some people believe the impact could be similar to that of aviation...
Gotcha, now I have to look up WRight/Curtis and i don’t know what you’re referring to when you say regarding aviation.
One learns so much on this board :)