So based on my readings related to the BioCybersecuity section of the course, I have found out that there are several ethical considerations involved with this. First, gene editing does not sound like too bad of a thing to do one day. In the future, many lives could be saved because we might be able to prevent certain mutations and harmful genetic disorders from even occurring. However, there are many ethical issues that are involved with gene editing, which makes it a very complicated topic. Changing DNA is a new concept and there is little testing done in order to make sure it is safe. So testing it on embryos could potentially kill the embryo or when the DNA is altered, a mutation could occur and put a permeant disorder in that unborn child. Another ethical issue that could occur would be the misuse of gene editing. If certain people that aren’t doctors or scientists are able to do this themselves, they could alter DNA to make superior children with the traits they want. This could be similar to what Hitler was trying to do back in World War II. So considering these ethical issues that could occur, I would say that they should put off doing gene editing for now. I think this could be a very beneficial thing in the future and we could eventually prevent many genetic disorders from occurring. However, the risks definitely out way the advantages at the moment. When we further understand gene editing and doing it does not cause any harmful side effects, I feel like this could change the future and increase our lifespans.

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