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Gene Therapy
In Helga Kuhse & Peter Singer (eds.), A Companion to Bioethics. Oxford, UK: Wiley‐Blackwell. pp. 205–215 (2009)
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This chapter contains sections titled: Promise and Disappointment Ethical Issues Resource Allocation References.Author's Profile
gene therapy as defined by multiple organizations early promises of gene therapy ethics of gene therapy Somatic versus germline ‐ argument in favor of somatic gene therapy somatic and germline therapy and therapy/enhancement distinction gene therapy and personal identity abuse of genetics lend credence ‐ germline therapy, tool in government hands with eugenic ambitions use of gene therapy to cure disease
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