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The Medical Potential and Ethical Considerations of Gene Editing
1:05:46 - 1:09:47 (04:01)
Gene editing shows promise for treating diseases such as sickle cell, but the ethical implications of heritable changes raise concerns. Additionally, behavioral genetics may lead some to try and tailor their children to their ideal without understanding the influence of genetics from both parents.
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This podcast explores how parents sometimes try to shape their children to be the way they want them to be without realizing that 50% of their child's genes come from the other parent.
1:05:46 - 1:06:49 (01:02)
Summary
This podcast explores how parents sometimes try to shape their children to be the way they want them to be without realizing that 50% of their child's genes come from the other parent. It also touches on eugenics and how it relates to physical cues of fitness that we choose in our partners.
ChapterThe Medical Potential and Ethical Considerations of Gene Editing
Episode#533 - Matthew Cobb - Should We Genetically Edit Human Life?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Gene editing could be an extraordinary medical breakthrough, particularly for treating conditions like sickle cell disease.
1:06:49 - 1:09:47 (02:58)
Summary
Gene editing could be an extraordinary medical breakthrough, particularly for treating conditions like sickle cell disease. However, the ethical challenges of editing heritable traits must be considered, and safety in altering existing cells in the body is crucial.