This document provides an overview of CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing. It discusses how CRISPR/Cas9 enables precise modification of DNA sequences, outlines the timeline of key discoveries in CRISPR research, and describes the molecular mechanism and potential applications of this technology, including in microbial research, crop improvement, and human gene therapy. It also notes some limitations of the CRISPR/Cas9 system and concludes by emphasizing the opportunities it provides to advance research and address challenges like food security.