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Germ-line gene therapy

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Germ-line gene therapy
The introduction of genes into reproductive cells or embryos to correct inherited genetic defects that can cause disease.
Mentioned in: Gene Therapy
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Given the present state of knowledge concerning each of the four classifications of genetic manipulation (somatic cell gene therapy, germ-line gene therapy, enhancement genetic engineering, and eugenic genetic engineering), the author concludes that the line presently should be drawn broadly at not carrying out any form of gene therapy; the exception would be in specific cases which already have been carefully evaluated.
Selected annotated bibliography on genetic, reproductive and ... by Daly, Conrad C. / Southern Medical Journal
The Research Involving Embryos and Prohibition of Human Cloning Bill 2002 bans (among other things) reproductive cloning (penalty 15 years jail), SCNT (penalty 10 years jail) and germ-line gene therapy (penalty 10 years jail).
The Australian policy debate about human embryonic stem cell research by Hall, Wayne / Health Law Review
If germ-line gene therapy can provide true cures for genetic disorders and prevent transmission of diseasecausing mutations, its development, application, and refinement are not only justified, but imperative.
Embryos and ethics by Pergament, Eugene / Clinical Psychiatry News
 
 
 
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