Navodi Jayathilaka: The First CRISPR-Edited Babies – A Moment That Changed History
Navodi Jayathilaka, Lecturer and Academic Coordinator at International Institute of Health Sciences, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“The First CRISPR-Edited Babies: A Moment That Changed History
Lulu and Nana made headlines as the first babies born with CRISPR-edited genomes. The experiment, led by Chinese scientist He Jiankui, sought to modify their CCR5 gene, providing resistance to HIV.
But this groundbreaking achievement didn’t come without controversy.
- Ethical debates erupted worldwide, questioning the implications of gene editing in human embryos.
- Was this a leap toward medical progress, or did it cross a line we’re not ready to explore?
Fast forward to today, and the conversation is still going strong. The potential of CRISPR is undeniable, but so are the risks. As the science advances, the question remains – How far should we go in altering the human genome?
What are your thoughts on the ethical boundaries of genetic engineering?”
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