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genetic engineering has opened New
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Frontiers in medicine and biology
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offering incredible possibilities while
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raising important ethical and practical
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concerns below we explore the top risks
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and benefits of this groundbreaking
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technology in the context of human
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applications one treatment of genetic
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disorders genetic engineering holds the
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potential to eliminate inherited
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diseases such as cystic fibrosis
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Huntington's disease and sickle cell
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anemia improving quality of life for
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countless individuals
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two disease prevention by identifying
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and modifying genes linked to illnesses
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genetic engineering can help prevent
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conditions such as cancer diabetes and
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heart disease reducing Health Care
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burdens three personalized medicine
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tailoring treatments to an individual's
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genetic makeup can enhance the
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effectiveness of therapies minimize side
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effects and improve recovery outcomes
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four enhanced immune responses genetic
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modifications can strengthen the the
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human immune system making it more
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resistant to infections and diseases
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including those caused by new
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pathogens five increased longevity
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modifying genes associated with aging
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and cellular repair could extend human
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lifespans potentially allowing people to
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live healthier lives for longer periods
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six ethical concerns the ability to
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alter human genetics raises questions
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about morality consent and the potential
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misuse of technology for creating
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babies seven unintended genetic
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consequences modifications could have
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unforeseen effects leading to new
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diseases or disorders passed down to
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Generations eight inequality and
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accessibility if genetic engineering
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becomes expensive it might only benefit
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the wealthy exacerbating social
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inequality and creating a divide between
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the Genetically Enhanced and others nine
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reduction in genetic diversity
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widespread genetic modifications might
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reduce natural genetic variation
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potentially weakening the population's
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adaptability to environmental changes or
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new diseases 10 potential for misuse in
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the wrong hands genetic engineering
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could be used unethically such as for
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eugenics biot terrorism or creating
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inequalities based on genetic traits
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genetic engineering in humans holds both
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transformative promise and significant
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risks by balancing Innovation with
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responsibility Society can harness its
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benefits while addressing ethical social
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and scientific challenges
