Ethical Considerations of Gene Editing and Genetic Selection - PubMed

Ethical Considerations of Gene Editing and Genetic Selection - PubMed

Ethical Considerations of Gene Editing and Genetic Selection

Jodie Rothschild 1

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• PMID: 32489755
 
• PMCID: PMC7260159
 
• DOI: 10.1002/jgf2.321

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Abstract

For thousands of years, humans have felt the need to understand the world around them-and ultimately manipulate it to best serve their needs. There are always ethical questions to address, especially when the manipulation involves the human genome. There is currently an urgent need to actively pursue those conversations as commercial gene sequencing and editing technologies have become more accessible and affordable. This paper explores the ethical considerations of gene editing (specifically germline) and genetic selection-including the hurdles researchers will face in trying to develop new technologies into viable therapeutic options.

Keywords: ethical; ethics; gene editing; genetic selection.

© 2020 The Authors. Journal of General and Family Medicine published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of Japan.

Conflict of interest statement

The authors have stated explicitly that there are no conflicts of interest in connection with this article.

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