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HALL, Robert T.  y  MEDINA ARELLANO, María de Jesús. On the Ethics of a Moratorium on Human Gene Editing. Probl. anu. filos. teor. derecho [online]. 2021, n.15, pp.485-509.  Epub 31-Mayo-2022. ISSN 2448-7937.  https://doi.org/10.22201/iij.24487937e.2021.15.16130.

In this paper we analyze the social aspects on the latest moratorium on germline gene editing proposed by scientists in the journal Nature. We assert that research should not be based on public opinion consensus, but on scientific evidence. Basic science research on animals could initially be enough to later conduct research on human embryos. This is a moral judgment; the decision is based on evidence and should be taken by persons who understand science, and not by public opinion. The point of any moratorium is to move forward cautiously, but not to limit progress. Therefore, the social implications mentioned in this moratorium are limiting and may stigmatize scientific innovation.

Palabras llave : Gene Editing; Germline Research; Moratorium; Consensus; Public Opinion.

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