3.+Pros+&+Cons


 * Pros & Cons **

Pros
 * Potential to cure inheritable genetic disorders such as Cystic Fibrosis, Parkinson's Disease, and Alzheimer's Disease which currently have no other permanent cures
 * Medical necessity
 * Parental autonomy: parents can make choices about what is best for their children
 * Better to prevent a disease rather than just a temporary fix

Cons
 * "Playing god"
 * We don't know the long term effects gene therapy will have on future generations
 * Slippery slope: if we begin to alter genes for the purpose of curing diseases it might lead into altering genes for cosmetic purposes
 * Too costly
 * Lack of informed consent because a fetus/embryo cannot consent

__** How does gene therapy work? **__ I don't know how in depth I should really get into this because Emma goes more into depth about it. I think if I just do a general outline like what's already on there then Emma can describe it more. If you want me to add more just let me know, I don't mind. I"ll be awake around 9 tomorrow and don't have class until 12:40

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