Genetic editing raises ethical dilemmas, from consent issues and "designer babies" to impacts on genetic diversity and unknown long-term effects. Concerns span equitable access, redefining humanity, societal pressures for perfection, the right to ignorance, interference with natural selection, and the need for global regulation. These challenges highlight the complexity of responsibly harnessing genetic technologies.
Genetic editing raises ethical dilemmas, from consent issues and "designer babies" to impacts on genetic diversity and unknown long-term effects. Concerns span equitable access, redefining humanity, societal pressures for perfection, the right to ignorance, interference with natural selection, and the need for global regulation. These challenges highlight the complexity of responsibly harnessing genetic technologies.
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