No, I don’t think that genetic modification of humans should be allowed for medical purposes because it sets a dangerous precedent that could lead to these modifications being used for non-medical …Read MoreNo, I don’t think that genetic modification of humans should be allowed for medical purposes because it sets a dangerous precedent that could lead to these modifications being used for non-medical purposes in the future as well. Complications from these procedures could result in expensive lawsuits and from a genetic standpoint, altering humans for any purpose could have negative effects on the continuation of the species if these alterations were to affect the DNA.Read Less
while there is substantial support for the use of gene editing to treat or prevent serious diseases, particularly when the modifications are not inheritable, public opinion becomes more cautious when …Read Morewhile there is substantial support for the use of gene editing to treat or prevent serious diseases, particularly when the modifications are not inheritable, public opinion becomes more cautious when considering enhancements or germline modifications.Read Less
No, I don’t think that genetic modification of humans should be allowed for medical purposes because it sets a dangerous precedent that could lead to these modifications being used for non-medical …Read MoreNo, I don’t think that genetic modification of humans should be allowed for medical purposes because it sets a dangerous precedent that could lead to these modifications being used for non-medical purposes in the future as well. Complications from these procedures could result in expensive lawsuits and from a genetic standpoint, altering humans for any purpose could have negative effects on the continuation of the species if these alterations were to affect the DNA. Read Less
while there is substantial support for the use of gene editing to treat or prevent serious diseases, particularly when the modifications are not inheritable, public opinion becomes more cautious when …Read Morewhile there is substantial support for the use of gene editing to treat or prevent serious diseases, particularly when the modifications are not inheritable, public opinion becomes more cautious when considering enhancements or germline modifications. Read Less