Genome editing into human fertilized eggs
We edited genomes in human fertilized eggs and said that it is forbidden in many countries to make it birth. Why is it prohibited in many countries?Genome editing will allow you to avoid getting sick or add new traits (such as easier muscle attachment).
I mentioned about the example of genomic editing in human fertilized eggs in China, but this has also been criticized by many countries and organizations as well.
Discussion so far
In the Asilomar Conference and the Cartagena Protocol, we mainly discussed the guidelines and regulations of genetic recombination technology. It can be said that not only human genome editing, but also how to treat whole organisms was discussed.
Meanwhile, "International Human Genome Meeting" is also held. From 1996 onwards, researchers from around the world gather and discuss genome editing once a year.
Discussion is being done with researchers all over the world.
Just because the Asiloma Conference was held once or because the Cartagena Protocol was signed, it can not be the end.
In this way, researchers gathered from time to time and discussions are held and meetings are held by experts in the country.
Designer baby problem
In the first place, " designer baby " means genetic manipulation at the fertilized egg stage to make children like the parents want (for example, children with good intelligence) is. There is a reality that the color of hair and the color of eyes are made as expected by parents.It is said that "designer baby" is also about making birth of genomically edited twins that Kagi Kure does not get AIDS in China.
Spreading the designer baby leads to the spreading of " eugenics though . The eugenic thought is to leave excellent talent while conversely trying not to leave that person's genes in future generations for those with inferior abilities. It is said that eugenic thought led to racial discrimination and discrimination against people with disabilities. In any case, it is not something to be accepted.
