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Re:FDA considers first CRISPR gene editing treatment that ma... by JumpCrisscross on Monday November 20, 2023 @10:15PM (#38358609)
> seems like we should collectively decide on a reasonable pathway to germ line edits for single gene disorders

Genuine question: why? Isn't the argument against germ-line editing one for diversity? If so, it seems fine to have some populations who ban it while others experiment with it.

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Re:FDA considers first CRISPR gene editing treatment that ma... by Nasrudith on Tuesday November 21, 2023 @03:33AM (#38360985)
The argument I have heard for CRISPR are if I recall correctly more about avoiding mutations from "accidental matches" and what that would do to patients and possible descendants.
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