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Geneome Editing - Coggle Diagram
Geneome Editing
Gene Editing
Germline
Medical Potential
Reducing infertility rates
Removing inherited diseases
Reducing birth defects
Gives resistence to certian diseases
At some point it will be legal when the risks are completely assessed
If countries could intervene, we could invest funds on the development of germline gene editing, though most countries are currently focusing on perfecting somatic first.
As for the line between medical purposes and eugenics, it comes from the intention and weather or not any diseases or medical interventions are involved. Solely for cosmetic purposes or creating superhuman are highly unethical.
Possibility of Eugenics
Enhancement of Embryos before birth
Cosmetic Purposes
Hair Color
Eye Color
Skin color
Unironically all of them lead to racial discrimination
Superhuman-ness
Increase IQ and neurons
Modification of physical abilities
Remove all imperfections and create god ;-;
Horribly controversial
Regulatory Laws
Possible outcomes
idgaf countries
Ban on the entirety of germline editing
Ban only for practical use
and
Allow research
but
fertilization max 14 days
Somatic
Medical Potential
Remove Diseases related to DNA
HIV
Sickle Cell Disease
Uses
Clinical Trials
Medicinal Therapies
Research efforts
Controversies
Playing with the rules of god
Challenges human dignity
Safety issues
Health Disparities
Methods
CRISPR-cas9
TALENs
ZFNs
Homolgous
Heterogenous
Delivery
Vivo
Non-vivo
Injections
Modified Viral DNA