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The ethical impact of new genetic editing technologies

Abstract

The discovery of the CRISPR/CAS 9 genetic engineering technique opens up important new horizons for scientific research. The ethical, legal and social problems that can be applied to humans are immense, and justify a broad social debate. The present study looks at the most significant issues that might be included in such a debate.

Bioethics; moral Principles; Decision making

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