What is the disease that slowly destroys neurons in the brain and spinal cord?
Tay-Sachs Disease
How many years was He Jiankui sentenced to prison?
3 years
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Is this form of technology dangerous?
Yes
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Who was He Jiankui's partner?
Michael Deem
Make them more intelligent, athletic, healthier, etc.
False
Can gene-editing prevent genetic mutations from being passed down?
Yes
What virus inspired He Jiankui to experiment?
HIV
If a couple that carried a genetic disease had a baby that was "altered", would it still be related to both of them?
Yes
What is a common virus that people could die from if they had alterations made on them?
Influenza
No
How much money was He Jiankui's fine?
$430,000
True or False. If an embryo is altered to not carry a mutation anymore, this mutation will still be passed on to future generations.
False
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What type of professor was He Jiankui's project partner?
Physics and Bioengineering
Overall, are there more positive or negative effects of using CRISPR Technology? Why?
Negative, up to interpretation
-differences in social class
-differences between developing and developed countries