Genetic editing is a very broad term used for techniques used in various different domains. With recent Crispr tech, this technology, especially in human context is currently in debate/discussion in all forums. One categorization that gives some clarity in this discussion is from a short documentary in Netflix Explained: Designer DNA. This figure explains the design space of editing DNA.
Somatic: DNA does not get passed down to off spring
Germline: DNA passes to next generation
More of this here: Explained: episode on Designer DNA
Article explaining this in more detail: [Article in Medium]
A mini series in Netflix: Unnatural Selection
