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CRISPR Gene Editing: Techniques and Ethics by Ario Ahmadie is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Gene editing techniques like CRISPR allow for modifications to be directed at genomes, epigenetic marks, and gene transcripts. CRISPR uses the bacterial immune system to cut DNA at specific locations, and has advantages over previous techniques like ZFNs and TALENs. However, human embryo editing raises ethical concerns about risks like off-target mutations and mosaicism. While it could help severe genetic diseases, it also opens the door to human genetic enhancement and poses risks to informed consent. More
- Author
- Ario Ahmadie
- Language
- EN