MIT Technology Review Narrated Beyond gene-edited babies: the possible paths for tinkering with human evolution
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Dec 4, 2024 Explore the transformative world of gene editing and the potential futures it holds for humanity. Delve into the ethical dilemmas surrounding CRISPR technology and the contentious debates about genetically altered beings. Picture a landscape where human genetics could be modified, raising questions about societal access and moral responsibilities. This discussion highlights both the groundbreaking advancements and the challenges we face in contemplating our evolution.
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Human-Directed Evolution
- Editing human embryos is restricted, but new methods could bypass this.
- Widespread gene editing in adults could also be a form of human-directed evolution.
Impact of He's Experiment
- He Jiankui's experiment led to stricter regulations and reduced research in gene editing.
- Few scientists are willing to publicly support broad improvements to human genes.
He's New Research
- He Jiankui aims to research how to prevent Alzheimer's through gene editing.
- He envisions a future where embryos are edited to prevent diseases and enhance health.