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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 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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. However, he believes the impetus will be to forge ahead in such germ-line gene therapy. |
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