200+ Genes Queries
What are the ethical considerations of using genetic technologies to modify the genomes of future generations?
The use of genetic editing technologies to modify the genomes of future generations raises significant ethical concerns, including:
- Unintended consequences: The potential for unintended consequences of genetic modifications.
- Equity and access: The risk of unequal access to genetic editing technologies, leading to social disparities.
- Genetic enhancement: The potential for using genetic editing to enhance traits beyond those necessary for health and well-being.
- Slippery slope: The concern that genetic editing could lead to a slippery slope of genetic modifications, potentially altering the human genome in ways that are difficult to predict or control.