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Review Papers | Genetics | India | Volume 12 Issue 10, October 2023 | Rating: 4.4 / 10

The Ethical Concerns of Using CRISPR-CAS9 for Gene Editing in Humans

Simran Mamik

Abstract: Hailed as a revolutionary game changer, CRISPR has been making the headlines for its multifarious utility from industry, agriculture to medicine. Its use particularly in the human context and in medicine has been a subject of debate with a section within the scientific community opposing the usage of this mechanism to modify human DNA, advising the supporters to be more cautious in their approach as it could have an irreversible far-reaching impact on humanity. This paper aims to investigate the various ethical concerns associated with this technology, calling for a more cautious approach.

Keywords: CRISPR, gene editing, ethics, genetic modification, preventive health care

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 10, October 2023,

Pages: 990 - 996