The Ethics of Germline Gene Editing, Revisited

The ethics of germline gene editing are discussed in this Viewpoint regarding 3 applications: basic science, treatment and prevention, and enhancement.

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JAMA
Published
2026-10-08
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https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2026.18143
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CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
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The Ethics of Germline Gene Editing, Revisited

Emily Packard Dawson, Lainie Friedman Ross
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CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
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The Ethics of Germline Gene Editing, Revisited

Emily Packard Dawson, Lainie Friedman Ross
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Abstract

The ethics of germline gene editing are discussed in this Viewpoint regarding 3 applications: basic science, treatment and prevention, and enhancement.

JAMA
University of Michigan (US), University of Rochester Medical Center (US), Michigan Medicine (US), University of Rochester (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 22%
CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
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