Gene Editing Ethics
Walter Isaacson discusses the debate among scientists about the use of CRISPR and gene editing in reproductive cells, and the ethical considerations that come with it. He shares the story of a young man with sickle cell disease who questions whether it's right to edit his future children's genes, as sickle cell has shaped his character. The conversation highlights the importance of considering the long-term effects and implications of gene editing.In this clip
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