Co, Subcommittee on Research & Technology

The Science and Ethics of Genetically Engineered Human DNA

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ISBN 13:: 9781537413327
author:: Co, Subcommittee on Research & Technology
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 72
Dimensions:: 27.9 x 21.6 x 0.4 centimetres (0
Genre:: Science, Biology, Genetics & Genomics,
Condition:: New
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The Science and Ethics of Genetically Engineered Human DNA Genome-editing technologies are becoming increasingly sophisticated, allowing for precise and efficient manipulation of the human genome. New gene-editing techniques can repair or enhance human genes, and have the potential to treat and even cure genetic diseases. The use of these technologies has sparked important scientific and ethical discussions. The development of genome-editing tools has been driven by advances in technologies such as CRISPR/Cas9, which can be thought of as "search and replace" tools for DNA. These technologies use molecular scissors to create breaks in DNA, enabling the deletion and insertion of new genetic material. As these tools become more precise and accessible, they are being used as powerful research tools, with the potential to revolutionise the field of genetics. This report examines the scientific and ethical implications of these emerging technologies, and explores the potential benefits and challenges they pose for society.

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