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What controversies has Flora Dunn addressed regarding the use of CRISPR technology?
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Flora has discussed CRISPR gene editing mainly through the case of the Chinese scientist Dr. He Jiankui, who secretly edited the DNA of twin girls.
In that video, Flora highlights controversies such as:
- Editing embryos without genuine informed consent from the parents
- Unknown long‑term health consequences of germline editing
- Ethical concerns about “designer babies” and experimenting on children who cannot consent
- The risk of powerful tech being used recklessly for fame or profit
Would you like a brief summary of that CRISPR video, or links to read more on the case?
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