At present it is pro hibited. But in theory it is possible to modify the DNA of human embr yos.
If you alter the DNA of an embryo, you change t he DNA of future generations as well. The ethical debate on human ger mline 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 he reditary 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 his tory, will help us in navigate these so called ‘open norms’.
< p>Moderation by Eef Grob and also participating is Marianne Lamers, j ournalist NEMO Kennislink and Marcia van Woensel.There are 2 DNA-dialogues, on April 14 and April 22. Each with its own approac h so feel free to join part 2 without having participated in part 1.& nbsp;
Everyone can participate, no legal expertise req uired.
DESCRIPTION: At present it is prohibited. But in theory it is possible to modify the DNA of human embryos. If you alter the DNA of an embryo, you change the DNA of future generations as well. The ethica l debate on human germline editing often refers to human rights, such as ‘equality’ or ‘human dignity’. But what exactly do we mea n by those terms? Is ‘unedited DNA’ a human right, or are we enti tled to be free of hereditary diseases? In this interactive dial ogue we explore legal concepts on DNA editing. Laur a 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 La mers, journalist NEMO Kennislink and Marcia van Woensel.There are 2 DNA-dialogues, on April 14 and April 22. Each with its own approac h so feel free to join part 2 without having participated in part 1.& nbsp;Everyone can participate, no legal expertise required.< /em> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR