Biology
BIOL 1153: Human Genome Editing: Science and Ethics
Lecture - 4 credits
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- Designed to familiarize students with the basic process of human genome editing, including an overview of emerging technologies that enable this process.
- Explores both sides of the ongoing ethical debate, including the potential benefits and limitations of human genome editing, and ramifications for this clinical practice on society.
- Introduces the methodology for genetic editing, a historical overview of the science and clinical practice of gene editing, and a synopsis of the current regulatory status.
- Discusses the ethical implications of the utilization of genome editing in humans.
- Offers students an opportunity to evaluate the utilization of genetic editing to eradicate genetically inherited diseases, the potential to create designer babies, and the socioeconomic impacts of gene editing.
Designed to familiarize students with the basic process of human genome editing, including an overview of emerging technologies that enable this process. Show more.