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Human genome editing: Promise and Peril

Unexpected Elements

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Gene Therapy Is a Form of Stem Cell Transplant

Gene therapy is a form of stem cell transplant and so it does require an individual going through a series of tests to make sure that they have good organ function. There are some long term risks associated with them like infertility and a cancer risk from the chemotherapy itself. The process also kills off your sperm or your ass. So that's going to be a big consideration for a lot of people.

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