Science

Should human gene editing (like CRISPR) be allowed to prevent diseases?

For

It can eliminate genetic illnesses and save lives.

Against

It may lead to designer babies and ethical abuse.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • What about preventing genetic diseases? What about making people immune to all diseases?
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  • If by eugenics you mean elimination of deadly genetic diseases, sure.
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Against

  • Humans can't be trusted with the ability to edit our own genome.
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  • This will create yet another way in which wealthy people have an inherent advantage in life.
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