Genetic Engineering and Scientific Reasoning

A relatively new form of biotechnology known as CRISPR has made it possible to edit the genes of almost any organism, including humans. Gene editing in humans could cure diseases and provide significant improvements in health, but many people strongly disagree with the practice. What do you think? Should humans alter their DNA?

Give your preliminary response below but don't submit before you have a chance to share your viewpoint.

Write as many questions as you can think of that may lead to a more informed response to the question of human genetic engineering (at least 4 questions).

Don't submit until you've had a chance to share out.

Rephrase your non-testable/non-investigable questions to make them testable/investigable.

Respond to the question again; should humans alter their DNA? Has your viewpoint changed at all after the discussion? Do you support ANY form of human DNA manipulation? If so, should any boundaries be placed on the practice? What should they be and who should decide?

If not, why not? How can you prevent the practice considering how widely available CRISPR is?