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[The crispr / cas9 techniques applied to human genetic enhancement: a biotechnological, anthropological-philosophical and legal dialogue].

Authors :
Santa María D Angelo R
Quiceno Osorio JD
Torres Flor A
Perochena Escalante AC
Source :
Cuadernos de bioetica : revista oficial de la Asociacion Espanola de Bioetica y Etica Medica [Cuad Bioet] 2020 Sep-Dec; Vol. 31 (103), pp. 343-355.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The CRISPR editing method is revolutionary. This technique opens the possibility of countless operations in the genome of living beings. However, the risks are high and, in some cases, unpredictable. Therefore, based on an anthropology that recognizes the human person with an inherent dignity that includes the body, this article intends to propose bases for a regulation capable of facing the challenge of CRISPR, especially, given the possibility of confusing its therapeutic resource with the eugenics, also before the imminent risk of unleashing unforeseen consequences such as mutations, malformations and side effects that could be devastating for human life.

Details

Language :
Spanish; Castilian
ISSN :
1132-1989
Volume :
31
Issue :
103
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cuadernos de bioetica : revista oficial de la Asociacion Espanola de Bioetica y Etica Medica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33375801
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.30444/CB.74