CRISPR is a powerful tool for editing genomes, allowing for precise modifications to DNA that allows scientists to better understand gene functions, model diseases more accurately, and develop innovative treatments. Proponents argue that regulation ensures safe and ethical use of the technology. Opponents argue that too much regulation could stifle innovation and scientific progress.
@9NWD9WK22hrs22H
Yes, only if such regulation ensures that positive results for scientific breakthroughs and medical treatments
@9NQXTPF 3 days3D
Yes, but collectively monitor and assess regularly the amount of regulation so that scientific progress can still be made.
@9NPWMLQ 4 days4D
It should be regulated in ways that do not prevent potentially life-saving research from being carried out.
@9NLCKF56 days6D
It should be allowed, however it must only be used strictly for irreversible, Life threatening genetic conditions such as Patau's syndrome or Edwards Syndrome. Genetic discrimination should not exist.
@9NJQYB27 days7D
yes but start with people with diseases that affect their quality or life with their consent. eg. ms patients
@9NJLBJBIndependent7 days7D
The use of genetic modification on humans, food or anything that is joined to the food chain should be banned.
As long as it is used for cases such as people who wish to be parent but both carry a defective gene, so they can safely have a child for example
@9NFTQNV1wk1W
Yes, they should go through all ethics and research authorities before carrying out any form of modifications to human genetics.
@9NCKPCD1wk1W
The use of CRISPR should be regulated in germ line therapy, but not otherwise, because more research is important.
@9N9SBBNLibertarian2wks2W
If the Government understand it and have experts then they could work with scientists to understand and support.
Yes, following relevantly-qualified scientific guidance from an independent (nota donor or shareholder of any political party) party.
@9N7DJSF2wks2W
Yes, every human has value this implies that we know what is best for humans and that we have the arrogance to think that the currently able are the fittest for the survival of the human race when they may be it's dead end!
@9N7DJSF2wks2W
No, every human has value this implies that we know what is best for humans and that we have the arrogance to think that the currently able are the fittest for the survival of the human race when they may be it's dead end!
Academic researchers can use CRISPR, however it should not be available to members of the general public for personal use
@9N3L82V2wks2W
I do not trust the government's competence and understanding of CRISPR technology to enact sensible and proportionate regulatory legislation.
@9MXK5WR 2wks2W
Yes, but only if this prevents a child from being born with a life-threatening illness or deformity.
@9MW2SXT2wks2W
Genome editing in human reproduction could be used for certain purposes, like single gene disorders, but a public debate is needed
Draft sufficient legislation based on scientific and eithical findings as technology progresses.
@9MTHNZV3wks3W
Yes for safe and suitable modifications. Not, human hamsters.
@9MTFF3L3wks3W
Yes. Providing it's only used for improving medical conditions.
@9MT6PQJ3wks3W
I think that if they are for treatments then they should be subject to the same clinical testing as any other intervention. I think that the use of gene editing on embryos should be restricted as it is currently (it’s allowed but they aren’t allowed to develop past a certain stage).
@9MT3K3Y3wks3W
Yes but for genetic conditions which cause poor health
@9MSW6V93wks3W
Yes, it’s a personal choice but it should be regulated
@9MSTBWP3wks3W
Ban this technology. its too susceptible to use for nefarious purposes
@9MS7BGJ3wks3W
Defends if geneotype is harmful and needs changing in order to save a life
@9MRZYHR3wks3W
Yes, but there should also be independent bodies that check what the government does also and keep them in check by law.
@9MRWM4V3wks3W
Scientific scrutiny and ethical regulation for such research should be strengthened
@9MRRD7T3wks3W
Yes but with very strict guidelines ensuring it is only benefiting the quality of the child’s life and not gender or appearance
@9MR7G5Q3wks3W
Yes but proportionate and I do not know the current regulation so cannot answer
@9MR4L9V3wks3W
yes, but only if it positively impacts the child (e.g. prevents them from being born with life-threatening illnesses)
@9MR3KH53wks3W
Only if it is helping people suffering with diseases already
@9MR2FHC3wks3W
Yes, but only for medical conditions not those who are wanting specific phenotypes for children through IVF
@9MQZ3R63wks3W
Medical professionals/ an organisation that is fully competent, qualified, and gains no finance from its use should regulate it instead.
@9MQXGFJ3wks3W
I do not have enough information on this topic to make a judgement
@9MQW2KM3wks3W
It should be regulate by people who understand what it is.
@9MQS8BM3wks3W
yes to esnure quaility and standards, no to limit options
@9MQPKNV3wks3W
Yes, so that we don’t end up with people having designer babies
@9MQNZ5V3wks3W
It depends on whether a person has a serious genetic defect
this would be intresting to happen however it needs to be extremely regulated
@9MQM5PF3wks3W
In human trials there should be more regulation and precaution, but outside of human trials, opportunity for innovation should be encouraged.
@9MQM3KX3wks3W
It depends on whether someone may be born with a genetic defect.
@9MQLWMR3wks3W
I think CRISPR is an amazing tool with so many applications. I believe that we should be able to screen for deadly or life altering illnesses and use CRISPR to remove them, if the parents wish. We have to evolve somehow
@9MQ2PKW3wks3W
This is not widely well known so unbamr to take a view without more information
@9MPWSXM3wks3W
Yes, but only if this prevents a child being born with a life threatening illness or deformity. Not for cosmetic or increase of brain, muscle or social ability.
@9MPL3WJ3wks3W
Where is the ethical line in when DNA should be modified and when it shouldn’t be modified. In the sense of if someone has a test completed while pregnant that states the baby may have a birth defect what is considered as defect that requires modification. In addition to this why is DNA modification required as ethically the modification could cause further birth defeats and problems that were unnecessary.
@9MNY2JH3wks3W
Yes, as long as no extremes are taken in terms of ethics
@9MNVFG53wks3W
Only for conditions such as Huntingdon's, not neurodiversity etc
@9MNTBJJ3wks3W
Yes, but only for things that are necessary and considered essential
@9MMTQ6X3wks3W
Yes, but CRISPR should be allowed for all somatic medicinal uses that have no other alternative treatment. There should be restrictions on enhancement purposes and the use of germline gene editing.
@9MMPPJHLiberal Democrat3wks3W
Yes - if only to help those with ailments such as poor eyesight or narrow bone disease
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