Could the future of genetic engineering be inducing both somatic and germ line mutations to obtain recessive traits and genes? How specifically?
Yes because simpler surgery is less likely to injure. Somatic mutations reach all cells except the reproductive ones. Germ line mutations reach the reproductive cells. Somatic mutations may effect an individual's traits. But, germ line mutations definitely effect the off spring's traits AND genes. Plus, everyone carries the most recessive traits and genes, so the surgery may be simpler than others.