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What is CRISPR-cas9?

  • A tool used to edit genes in a person's RNA
  • A tool used to edit genes in a person's DNA (correct)
  • A tool used to edit genes in a person's proteins
  • A tool used to edit genes in a person's blood

    • What is He Jiankui's claim about the gene-editing of twin girls?

  • He edited their genes to give them superpowers
  • He edited their genes to protect them from cancer
  • He edited their genes to protect them from HIV (correct)
  • He edited their genes to make them smarter

    • Why is editing sperm, eggs, or embryos controversial?

  • Changes can be passed down to future generations (correct)
  • It is too expensive to perform
  • It is not effective in preventing diseases
  • It is illegal in all countries

    • What has been the response of the scientific community to He Jiankui's claims?

    <p>They have criticized him for his research methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current stance of the US on gene-editing?

    <p>It is only permitted for lab research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action has the university where He Jiankui worked taken in response to his research?

    <p>They have launched an investigation into his research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action has China's National Health Commission taken in response to He Jiankui's activity?

    <p>They have launched an investigation into his research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the public health threat that justifies gene-editing to prevent HIV infections?

    <p>The rapid spread of HIV in certain populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been the reaction of the scientific community to He Jiankui's claims?

    <p>They have criticized his claims and methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is CRISPR-cas9?

    <p>A tool used to edit genes in a person's DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • He Jiankui claims to have gene-edited twin girls to protect them from HIV
    • He's claims have been met with criticism from the scientific community
    • The university where He worked has launched an investigation into his research
    • China's National Health Commission has ordered local health officials to investigate He's activity
    • CRISPR-cas9 is a tool used to edit genes in a person's DNA
    • So far, gene-editing has only been used on adults to treat deadly diseases
    • Editing sperm, eggs or embryos is controversial as changes can be passed down
    • The US only permits gene-editing for lab research, while China bans human cloning but not gene-editing
    • Some experts have criticized He's experiment as "monstrous" and "morally or ethically defensible"
    • Others have defended gene-editing to prevent infections of HIV as "justifiable" due to the public health threat it poses.

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    Think you know all about the recent controversy surrounding gene-editing? Test your knowledge with this quiz! From the basics of CRISPR-cas9 to the ethical implications of editing embryos, this quiz covers it all. Find out where you stand on the debate and learn about the latest developments in this rapidly evolving field. Keywords: gene-editing, CRISPR-cas9, controversy, ethics, embryos, HIV.

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