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La encrucijada bioética de la edición genómica

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The refinement of genomic editing tools places the scientific community before an unprecedented ontological dilemma.
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The technical possibility of eradicating hereditary pathologies opens exceedingly promising therapeutic horizons for regenerative medicine.
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Nonetheless, manipulation of the human germline raises ethical concerns that no responsible scientist can sidestep.
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If the deliberate alteration of genes to enhance cognitive faculties were authorized, an eugenic dystopia that is hardly reversible would be established.
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It is alarming that certain transnational corporations seek to patent molecular sequences for purely profit-seeking purposes.
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Several bioethicists warn that genetic inequalities superimposed onto socioeconomic gaps would entrench impregnable biological castes.
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It is urgent to agree upon binding treaties internationally before commercial interests prevail over the fundamental rights of the species.
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Even if clinical trials guarantee unprecedented precision, delayed mutagenic effects continue posing an unacceptable uncertainty.
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Science must be guided by the precautionary principle, subordinating innovative vanity to absolute respect for human nature.
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Modifying the very essence of our biology without foreseeing evolutionary consequences would be equivalent to recklessly playing God.

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