Name: Mary Ann S.

Ogoy Year & Section: BSN 2A

“The Negative Effects of Human Genetic Engineering”

Although highly contentious, He Jiankui's clinical research on human gene editing

was a true medical advance. He's attempts at genetic engineering have significant
ethical ramifications, including the illegal practice of medicine, the absence of proper
safety testing, the disregard for normal practices and standards, and the failure to
obtain participants' full and informed consent. Even though his goal was to create a
CRISPR offspring, he also wanted to improve the physical characteristics of humans,
particularly men and women in high-risk areas making people live longer and
preventing hereditary disorders that are difficult to treat. However, there are still a
number of transgressions and unethical behaviors towards the patient which are not
acceptable.
He's process reveals that there were no safeguards in place to protect both
participants and progeny during the genetic engineering procedure. He pledged to
follow up with the children until they were in legal ages. For the participants' or
newborns' health, no specific or tangible steps are taken, nevertheless. Because he was
told to stop the procedure and was unlikely to participate in reviews, no measures were
put into place.
The risk of ethical transgressions may have been avoided or at the very least
reduced by him. Since each couple's in vitro fertilization procedure was what drew them
to the project, he and his staff could have provided each subject with complete and
informed consent. They have been made aware of the purpose and methodology of the
study, as well as what dangers and outcomes can be expected. They shouldn't have
deceived the couples and assured them the children would be well once they consented
to this treatment, but that is less relevant.
To clarify what has been said, I am always in support of human genetic
engineering, but this technique must be embraced for the reasons stated below. The
treatment should first be performed securely and ethically. Since life is regarded as holy
and a treasure, no creature should have been damaged or terminated during the
procedure. Furthermore, the treatment should be carried out solely for healthcare
needs, such as diagnosing an infant's genetic abnormalities. I assume that by doing
this, physicians would've been able to diagnose patients more accurately and improve
care more quickly. I am already in favor of human genetic engineering whenever these
conditions are met.