Why We Need to Discuss Gene Editing and Ethics

Gene editing is not science fiction. In fact, it’s rapidly entering mainstream medicine. But what ethical issues surround these fascinating technologies? And what is healthcare’s role in fostering discussions and building patient trust?

In this episode, we tell the story of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells were taken without permission in 1951, to better understand consent. Then we draw insights from Marcy Darnovsky, Ph.D., executive director of the Center for Genetics and Society.

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