Is selecting better than modifying? An investigation of arguments against germline gene editing as compared to preimplantation genetic diagnosis | BMC Medical Ethics | Full Text

Is selecting better than modifying? An investigation of arguments against germline gene editing as compared to preimplantation genetic diagnosis | BMC Medical Ethics | Full Text

Is selecting better than modifying? An investigation of arguments against germline gene editing as compared to preimplantation genetic diagnosis

Recent scientific advances in the field of gene editing have led to a renewed discussion on the moral acceptability of human germline modifications. Gene editing methods can be used on human embryos and gamete...

Authors:Alix Lenia v. Hammerstein, Matthias Eggel and Nikola Biller-Andorno

Citation:BMC Medical Ethics 2019 20:83

Content type:Debate

Published on: 21 November 2019

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