NYMC Faculty Publications

Opposing Human Genetic Engineering

Author Type(s)

Faculty

DOI

10.1089/crispr.2025.0043

Journal Title

Crispr Journal

First Page

252

Last Page

256

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-1-2025

Department

Cell Biology and Anatomy

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

Abstract

The past five decades have been a time of substantial change in the technological capacity to modify genetic material. During this period, I have maintained an unwavering stance against human germline modification. As a biologist who has researched the complexities of genotype-phenotype relationships, I remain convinced embryo-stage human genetic modification will always remain in the realm of uncontrolled experimentation. Based on my observations and participation in the twists and turns of genetics and society, I point to the limits of calls for “broad societal consensus".

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