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#323 - CRISPR and the future of gene editing: scientific advances, genetic therapies, disease treatment potential, and ethical considerations | Feng Zhang, Ph.D.

The Peter Attia Drive

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The Complexities of Gene Editing Ethics

This chapter explores the controversial case of a Chinese scientist who edited embryos for HIV immunity, examining the scientific and ethical fallout. It discusses the concept of mosaicism in edited individuals and the broader implications of gene editing on health and societal diversity. The speakers engage in a nuanced dialogue about the balance between potential therapeutic benefits and the ethical risks of creating 'designer babies'.

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