Gene Editing Ethics, CRISPR

CRISPR Babies: The Ethical Dilemma of Human Gene Editing

In 2018, the world saw the first gene-edited human babies, causing a big debate. This technology could change humanity a lot. It brings up big questions about right and wrong in science and law. Chinese biophysicist He Jiankui’s work on “CRISPR babies” made people talk a lot about changing human genes. Gene editing is moving fast, with CRISPR treatments now being used in clinics. We…

CRISPR-Cas9: Precision Genetic Surgery Explained

“The ability to read and write the language of life gives humanity immense power, but also great responsibility.” – Jennifer Doudna, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry A new technology is changing how we think about precision genetic surgery. CRISPR-Cas9 is a gene editing system that’s exciting scientists and the public. It offers new ways to work with gene editing, genome engineering, DNA modification, and genetic manipulation.…

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