Background Info
What are the 2 types of gene therapy?
Somatic and Germline
How many years can a person be put in prison for practising human gene editing?
Human gene editing is punishable by up to 10 years in prison
harming the peaceful coexistence among individuals
what is the common good?
where was the trials held with mice
China
What is genetic engineering?
A process of engineering genomes in order to insert, delete, modify, or replace DNA.
What are the 2 purposes of genetically modifying plants and animals?
1. To help end extreme poverty
2. To help eradicate zoonotic diseases
always keep this in mind with any scientific process as it should always be the priority
what is the preservation of life?
unintended gene mutations
off-target mutations
How does CRISPR-Cas9 work?
It works by introducing a mutation into the DNA through the use of Cas9 and gRNA. Cas9 is the enzyme that acts as a pair of molecular scissors and gRNA guides the Cas9 to the correct point in the genome.
What determines whether gene therapy is ethical?
It depends on what type of cells (somatic vs. germline) is being altered.
social stigma with regard to people who lack certain qualities that could end up harming the common good
what is eugenic mentality?
What does HFEA stand for
Human Fertilization Embryology Authority