Creating "designer babies" by changing genes brings up big ethical questions.
Health Risks: Research shows that 10-20% of the time, changing genes can cause unexpected problems.
Equity Issues: The market for gene changes could make life unfair, as only wealthy people might be able to afford these changes.
Long-term Effects: Changes in genes can be passed down to future kids, meaning that 50% of modified genes might affect them too.
Consent Issues: Kids in the future can’t agree to the gene changes their parents make for them.
Looking at these points, we should be careful about modifying genes for traits that aren't related to health.
Creating "designer babies" by changing genes brings up big ethical questions.
Health Risks: Research shows that 10-20% of the time, changing genes can cause unexpected problems.
Equity Issues: The market for gene changes could make life unfair, as only wealthy people might be able to afford these changes.
Long-term Effects: Changes in genes can be passed down to future kids, meaning that 50% of modified genes might affect them too.
Consent Issues: Kids in the future can’t agree to the gene changes their parents make for them.
Looking at these points, we should be careful about modifying genes for traits that aren't related to health.