FROM
BASICS TO ETHINCS
GENE EDITING
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Gene Editing Basic:
Modify DNA sequences to change an organism's genetic code.
Evolution Over Time:
Concept since the '70s,
significant advancements in the last three decades.
Key
Technologies:
CRISPR, ZFN, and TALEN are common gene editing methods.
Purpose of Gene Editing:
Proposed to repair genetic flaws, preventing conditions like sickle cell anemia.
Germline Editing:
Editing embryos to eliminate genetic disorders sparks ethical debates.
Medical Application:
Enhances cell defenses against diseases like cancer.
Current
Status:
Human gene editing faces a U.S. moratorium due to safety and ethical concerns.
Agricultural Gene Editing:
Embraced for enhanced
crops, increased yield, and improved resistance.
Ethical Concern:
Dickey-Wicker Amendment restricts federal funding over safety, consent, and
equity issues.
Equity and Access:
Critics fear gene editing may create a societal divide, widening healthcare disparities.
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