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Genetics and Sperm Banks
52:23 - 1:00:25 (08:01)
The possibility of producing a non-affected baby can be met with genetic engineering. Couples who have a recessive disease or who have two copies of the gene could benefit in having an unaffected child.
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This podcast discusses how pre-implantation selection is currently being used to get rid of genetic diseases, such as Huntington's disease, through IVF.
52:23 - 53:50 (01:26)
Summary
This podcast discusses how pre-implantation selection is currently being used to get rid of genetic diseases, such as Huntington's disease, through IVF.
ChapterGenetics and Sperm Banks
Episode#533 - Matthew Cobb - Should We Genetically Edit Human Life?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Couples who wish to have non-affected babies can fulfill their desire through genetic engineering, using techniques like pre-implantation selection, especially when they have a recessive or dominant gene that causes genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis or Huntington's disease.
53:51 - 57:00 (03:08)
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Couples who wish to have non-affected babies can fulfill their desire through genetic engineering, using techniques like pre-implantation selection, especially when they have a recessive or dominant gene that causes genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis or Huntington's disease.
ChapterGenetics and Sperm Banks
Episode#533 - Matthew Cobb - Should We Genetically Edit Human Life?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Gene editing using CRISPR technology poses complex ethical questions without clear answers, and most genetic counselors do not meet with clients seeking designer babies or enhancement.
57:00 - 1:00:25 (03:24)
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Gene editing using CRISPR technology poses complex ethical questions without clear answers, and most genetic counselors do not meet with clients seeking designer babies or enhancement. Additionally, the safety concerns surrounding CRISPR have yet to be fully resolved.