Ethics Of Gene Editing Technology

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As the advancements in gene editing technology receive more funding and political backing from investors and the government, the question of where to draw the line when it comes to placing limitations on its usage, it brings up the age-old question,” Is this practice ethically sound”? The main fear that many people have with the idea of utilizing gene editing technology is the possibility misuse and abuse from both those within the scientific community and even from the public . For example, what’s to stop scientists from using gene editing technology to undo conditions that occur at birth, such as cerebral palsy or spina bifida? That question is of extreme significance to me personally, since I actually have cerebral palsy. I’ve made a pretty

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