Until recently, the idea of modifying human genetics was unheard of. Now, scientists are imagining a future where every living thing (plants, animals, and people), are all genetically modified. Gene Editing, specifically the invention of CRISPR-Cas9, has catapulted the idea of altering and manipulating the human genome into realistic modern science. However, is allowing scientists access to human embryos and letting them toy with nature's creations ethical?
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This website will be talking about gene editing for humans, specifically, and will dive into the ethical questions behind the process.
Below is a TedTalk by STEM cell and genetics researcher Paul Knoepfler, which provides a perfect example of our potential future, just 15 years down the line. Click on the play button below to watch!
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