Mentor/s
Professor David Thomson
Participation Type
Paper Talk
Abstract
Gene editing of human embryos is an interdisciplinary topic regarding science, ethics, religion, socioeconomics, and law. The overall goal of gene editing for human embryos should be to treat genetically inherited diseases. This can be a questionable thing to do to a human both ethically and religiously. To make matters worse, gene editing of human embryos may potentially be used for cosmetic or physical reasons not pertaining to medical problems. There are many possibilities of harm to humans due to the current misuse and effectiveness of human embryo editing.
College and Major available
Biology
Location
Digital Commons
Start Day/Time
5-5-2021 1:00 PM
End Day/Time
5-5-2021 4:00 PM
Gene Editing of Human Embryos Using CRISPR/Cas9
Digital Commons
Gene editing of human embryos is an interdisciplinary topic regarding science, ethics, religion, socioeconomics, and law. The overall goal of gene editing for human embryos should be to treat genetically inherited diseases. This can be a questionable thing to do to a human both ethically and religiously. To make matters worse, gene editing of human embryos may potentially be used for cosmetic or physical reasons not pertaining to medical problems. There are many possibilities of harm to humans due to the current misuse and effectiveness of human embryo editing.
Students' Information
Sabrina Biagini, Biology Major, Honors student, Class of 2021