Greely, Henry T.
CRISPR People
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262543880
- author:
- Greely, Henry T.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.7 centimetres (0.33 kg
- Genre:
- Science, Biology, Genetics & Genomics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The birth of babies with DNA edited while they were embryos has sparked a global debate about the ethics and implications of human genome editing. In this book, Henry T. Greely explores the story behind the 2018 Chinese experiment that saw two non-identical twin girls born with CRISPR-edited genes.
Greely examines the science and ethics of germline editing, a technology that can be passed on from one generation to the next. He describes the experiment in detail, including how it was carried out and the public's reaction to it. The author also considers the lessons to be drawn from this experiment and its potential applications.
Greely argues that while there are no inherent barriers to human germline editing, he sees few good uses for it. Instead, he suggests that other technologies can achieve similar benefits with fewer risks. This book provides a balanced and thoughtful exploration of the implications of human genome editing, encouraging readers to consider the consequences carefully before proceeding.
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