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Ethics of Gene Editing
Clip: 7/2/2015 | 5m 52s
Repairing flawed genes may cure some diseases, but what are the potential risks?
A promising new medical technique known as gene editing—deleting, inserting, or replacing genes in human cells—has the potential to cure many genetic diseases. But ethicist are concerned about the safety of the technology, the ethical questions it raises, and the unintended consequences that may passed on to future generations.
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Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
Ethics of Gene Editing
Clip: 7/2/2015 | 5m 52s
A promising new medical technique known as gene editing—deleting, inserting, or replacing genes in human cells—has the potential to cure many genetic diseases. But ethicist are concerned about the safety of the technology, the ethical questions it raises, and the unintended consequences that may passed on to future generations.
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