RT Journal Article ID 616b4f1a52bd6b6a A1 Harris, John T1 Edited Genes and Slippery Slopes: Dilemmas in the Ethics of Gene Editing JF Ethics in Biology, Engineering and Medicine: An International Journal JO EBEM YR 2015 FD 2016-08-18 VO 6 IS 3-4 SP 281 OP 284 K1 CRISPR/Cas9; germline; genetic lottery; Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority AB Objections to the use of CRISPR/Cas9 techniques for gene editing fail to consider that natural reproduction frequently produces serious genetic defects. There is nothing sacred about the human genome that suggests it cannot be improved by correcting mistakes in gametes or embryos prior to reproduction. Our duty is to create the best possible genetically endowed child, and the CRISPR/Cas9 system might help in that pursuit PB Begell House LK https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/6ed509641f7324e6,06c96e9e620340c9,616b4f1a52bd6b6a.html