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The ethical implications of gene editing | Peter Attia and Feng Zhang — Whalespan

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The ethical implications of gene editing | Peter Attia and Feng Zhang

Peter Attia12m · 2024-11-01

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◐Partially SupportedAdvances in science may lead to outcomes similar to germline gene editing without the need for gene editing itself.◐Partially SupportedHesitation in pursuing germline gene editing stems from technical safety concerns and the 'slippery slope' argument against non-medical enhancements.◐Partially SupportedGermline gene editing technology requires further validation and development in efficiency and specificity before safe application.◐Partially SupportedGermline gene editing is not currently pursued internationally, even for conditions like APOE4 and LP(a).Partially Supported

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Pre-implantation genetic testing is an alternative method for screening embryos for mutations.

◐Partially SupportedGermline gene editing should be pursued for conditions with obvious and significant medical benefits if the technology is safe and effective.

◐Partially SupportedThe CCR5 mutation, which confers natural immunity to HIV, occurs in a single-digit percentage of the human population.

◐Partially SupportedIndividuals with mosaicism for the CCR5 mutation may be protected from developing AIDS due to a persistent population of resistant T-cells, even if infected by HIV.

◐Partially SupportedThe incident of germline gene editing in China motivated increased ethical discussion and led to the establishment of multinational working groups on the topic.