Is heritable genome editing compatible with equality in an inclusive society?
By Scottish Council on Human Bioethics,
Science Animated
| 07. 15. 2022
Heritable genome editing is being increasingly viewed as socially and morally acceptable so long as certain criteria are met. However, even despite these criteria, heritable genome editing may be in conflict with a progressive and inclusive society where all persons are considered equal. In this short animation, the Scottish Council on Human Bioethics presents philosophical arguments explaining why heritable genome editing may be at odds with equality in an inclusive society.
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Articles
Calum MacKellar. (2019) Genome Modifying Reproductive Procedures and their Effects on Numerical Identity, The New Bioethics 25:2, pages 121-136: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/20502877.2019.1606150
Calum MacKellar. (2021) Why human germline genome editing is incompatible with equality in an inclusive society. The New Bioethics 27:1, pages 19-29: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/20502877.2020.1869467
Robert Sparrow. (2019) Human Germline Genome Editing: On the Nature of Our Reasons to Genome Edit, Published online: 19 Apr 2021, The American Journal of Bioethics: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15265161.2021.1907480
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