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The genetic corrections are not inherited, right?

• zac256 2y ago
  It's considered taboo/forbidden for genetic corrections to target the germline. I think that's an unfortunate misapplication of ethics, presumably due to fears about eugenics.
  • BurningFrog 2y ago
    It's taboo in Western medicine. I doubt the whole world will respect that.
  • djur 2y ago
    My understanding is that it's more about mitigating risk than avoiding an association with eugenics. If the gene therapy has unforeseen consequences the harm is multiplied with every generation and is harder to address once found.