Human Genome Editing and Ethical Considerations

Kewal Krishan, Tanuj Kanchan, Bahadur Singh

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Abstract

Editing human germline genes may act as boon in some genetic and other disorders. Recent editing of the genome of the human embryo with the CRISPR/Cas9 editing tool generated a debate amongst top scientists of the world for the ethical considerations regarding its effect on the future generations. It needs to be seen as to what transformation human gene editing brings to humankind in the times to come.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)597-599
Number of pages3
JournalScience and Engineering Ethics
Volume22
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01-04-2016
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Health(social science)
  • Issues, ethics and legal aspects
  • Health Policy
  • Management of Technology and Innovation

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