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Ethics in Biology, Engineering and Medicine: An International Journal

ISSN Print: 2151-805X

ISSN Online: 2151-8068

SJR: 0.123

The Medical Case for Gene Editing

Volume 6, Issue 1-2, 2015, pp. 57-66
DOI: 10.1615/EthicsBiologyEngMed.2015014314
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ABSTRACT

Recently developed gene editing techniques are the first genetic engineering technologies to have serious potential as a clinically useful modifier of human DNA. Some are against using these technologies on human embryos even in the context of preventing genetic disease. One of the reasons given for this stance is that there is no medical justification for using gene editing when genetic selection is available. In this paper we argue this claim is false and that there is a strong medical justification for pursing gene editing. We outline our case for single gene disorders and polygenetic disorders. We also discuss how the ethical risks involved in gene editing research could be effectively managed.

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  2. Rubeis Giovanni, Steger Florian, Risks and benefits of human germline genome editing: An ethical analysis, Asian Bioethics Review, 10, 2, 2018. Crossref

  3. Smith Marcus, Miller Seumas, DNA Identification, Joint Rights and Collective Responsibility, in Biometric Identification, Law and Ethics, 2021. Crossref

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