Human Editing Outline

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Thesis: In human gene editing a balance of advantages and disadvantages for our society are created, but may cause a down fall in our future generations.
Plan: In addition, we will be discussing the background data, benefits, dangers, ethical and today’s perspective of being genetically modified as a human being.

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