Understanding the complexity of consent in genetic editing is paramount. When modifying genetic material, particularly in embryos or germlines, the individuals affected by such modifications cannot provide consent. This situation prompts an ethical debate: is it rightfully permissible to make decisions that will affect an individual’s genetic makeup and consequent health conditions without their consent, potentially impacting generations to come
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