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YOUR TASK is to research one of these CLAIMS
1. There should be compulsory testing for genetic diseases in Australia,
2. Stem cell research should not be allowed on human embryos,
3. Cloning technologies should be made available for infertile parents,
4. Genetically modified animals for farming should be banned.
Crispr-Cas9 explained
Professor Jennifer Doudna, one the pioneers of Crispr-Cas9 gene editing explains how this important discovery enables precise changes to our DNA , which can be used to correct mutations that cause genetic disease and completely eradicate it from a germline. Doudna raises the 4 key issues of debate around this revolutionary discovery and suggests what will have the most immediate impact.
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Genetic Engineering
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Australasian Association of Bioethics and Health Law
Department of Industry, Innovation and Science - Biotechnology
Genetic Science Learning Centre
National Centre for Biotechnology Information
National Science Digital Library
PLOS (Public Library of Science)
Cosmos - the science of everything
Courier Mail - Eyes on 'eugenics' article - Sunday, 31 March 2019
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