If you alter the DNA of an embryo, you change the DNA of future generations as well. The ethical debate on human germline editing often refers to human rights, such as ‘equality’ or ‘human dignity’. But what exactly do we mean by those terms? Is ‘unedited DNA’ a human right, or are we entitled to be free of hereditary diseases? In this interactive dialogue we explore legal concepts on DNA editing.
Laura Jacobs, PhD candidate at the VU department of legal theory and legal history, will help us in navigate these so called ‘open norms’.
Moderation by Eef Grob and also participating is Marianne Lamers, journalist NEMO Kennislink and Marcia van Woensel.
There are 2 DNA-dialogues, on April 14 and April 22. Each with its own approach so feel free to join part 2 without having participated in part 1.
Everyone can participate, no legal expertise required.
