While I agree that this new technique needs to be thoroughly studied before it becomes common practice, I honestly am struggling to find the "monstrous" side of this article. On the surface, it seems like a way in which we can make begin to eradicate may health problems such as Leigh. Plus, depending on how advanced techniques such as this get, this has some really cool implications for increasing genetic diversity overall.
I agree with Ryan, nothing about this research seems monstrous. It seems like a valid approach to a debilitating disease, which had to be done in Mexico and thus probably done more dangerously, due to ethical backlash. It seems a shame that our ethical issues and squeamishness can justify the halting of advancement and endanger those involved. However, the article is correct in saying that more research needs to be done before risky procedures like these become more commonplace.
While I agree that this new technique needs to be thoroughly studied before it becomes common practice, I honestly am struggling to find the "monstrous" side of this article. On the surface, it seems like a way in which we can make begin to eradicate may health problems such as Leigh. Plus, depending on how advanced techniques such as this get, this has some really cool implications for increasing genetic diversity overall.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Ryan, nothing about this research seems monstrous. It seems like a valid approach to a debilitating disease, which had to be done in Mexico and thus probably done more dangerously, due to ethical backlash. It seems a shame that our ethical issues and squeamishness can justify the halting of advancement and endanger those involved. However, the article is correct in saying that more research needs to be done before risky procedures like these become more commonplace.
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