Germ line engineering with CRISPR, and a bioethics note
New article:
- Engineering the Perfect Baby: Scientists are developing ways to edit the DNA of tomorrow’s children. Should they stop before it’s too late? By Antonio Regalado on March 5, 2015
http://www.technologyreview.com/featuredstory/535661/engineering-the-perfect-baby/
…which reminds me I don’t say this enough (maybe?) :: We need more people trained in Bioethics, BIOETHICS, BiOeThIcS, bioethics, bIoEtHiCs, B.I.O.E.T.H.I.C.S.
clear enough? So, here you go:
- http://bioethics.nih.gov/courses/index.shtml
- https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-bioethics-georgetownx-phlx101-02x
Btw, “[…] germ line engineering is a path toward a dystopia” …. matching my utopia themed posts.
- THE POSITION OF THE COUNCIL FOR RESPONSIBLE GENETICS
The Council for Responsible Genetics (CRG) strongly opposes the use of germline gene modification in humans. This position is based on scientific, ethical, and social concerns.
http://www.councilforresponsiblegenetics.org/ViewPage.aspx?pageId=101
- Germ-line gene “therapy”: Public opinions with regard to eugenics.
http://www.imew.de/eng/publications/germ-line-gene-therapy/
- Human Germline Genetic Modification: Issues and Options for Policymakers
http://www.dnapolicy.org/pub.reports.php?action=detail&report_id=3