Dec 11, 2025 · Human genetic modification (or “gene editing”) can be used in two very different ways. Somatic genome editing changes the genes in a patient’s cells to treat a medical condition. A few …

But there is a much more controversial way that human gene editing could be used. In germline modification, gene editing would change the DNA of embryos, eggs, or sperm. Because germline …

May 7, 2015 · Human germline modification is often presented as a way to prevent the transmission of inherited diseases. But in nearly every case, people at risk of passing on genetic diseases can have …

Jun 1, 2006 · The terms "human genetic modification" or "human genetic engineering" mean changing genes in a living human cell. There are two types of genetic modification. Somatic modifications …

Jun 1, 2006 · Arguments Against Inheritable Genetic Modification 1. IGM would lead to treating children and all people like objects. Germline technologies would contribute strongly to parental expectations …

In her recent review of four books on the prospects of applying CRISPR and related gene modification technologies to the improvement of human biology [“Editing Humanity’s Future,” NYR, April 29], …

Reasons to ban germline gene editing include the profound risks to future children, thin medical justifications, reinforcing existing inequalities and creating new forms of discrimination, eroding public …

Aug 22, 2024 · .text-align-center { text-align: center } This page displays the results of more than 60 major public opinion surveys about four categories of emerging human biotechnologies: human …

Sep 2, 2020 · Genetic modification, cloning, and other biological engineering techniques are widely used on animals in agricultural and research settings. Some of these applications are controversial for …

3-Person IVF: A Resource Page Overview [UK and US Policy Timelines] [Resources] [Frequently Asked Questions] 3-person IVF encompasses a range of techniques that would create an embryo with …