1. Gene Modification
They argue that certain monogenic deficiency diseases could and should be correctable by germ-line intervention, and they distinguish four categories of genetic procedures according to their goals and target cells. ... These procedures would attempt to influence such features as physical appearance or mental abilities. ... Finally, the gene insertion procedure must not induce genetic side effects. ... Here, somatic cell gene therapy, if applicable, would probably require surgical intervention. ... Moreover, the procedures that would be used for germline therapy would include in vitro ferti...
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