At present it is prohib ited. 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 f uture generations as well. The ethical debate on human germline editi ng often refers to human rights, such as ‘equality’ or ‘human d ignity’. But what exactly do we mean by those terms? Is ‘unedited DNA’ a human right, or are we entitled to be free of hereditary di seases? In this interactive dialogue we explore legal conce pts on DNA editing.
Laura Jacobs, PhD ca ndidate at the VU department of legal theory and legal history, will help us in navigate these so called ‘open norms’.
Moderatio n by Eef Grob and also participating is Marianne Lamers, journalist N EMO Kennislink and Marcia van Woensel.
There are 2 DNA-dial ogues, on April 14 and April 22. Each with its own approach so feel f ree to join part 2 without having participated in part 1. < /p>
Everyone can participate, no legal expertise required.
DESCRIPTION: If you alter the DNA of an embryo, you change the DNA of future generations as well. The ethical debate on human germline edit ing often refers to human rights, such as ‘equality’ or ‘human dignity’. But what exactly do we mean by those terms? Is ‘unedite d DNA’ a human right, or are we entitled to be free of hereditary d iseases? In this interactive dialogue we explore legal conc epts on DNA editing. Laura Jacobs, PhD candida te at the VU department of legal theory and legal history, will help us in navigate these so called ‘open norms’. Moderation by Eef Gr ob and also participating is Marianne Lamers, journalist NEMO Kennisl ink and Marcia van Woensel. There are 2 DNA-dialogues, on April 1 4 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. At present it is prohi bited. But in theory it is possible to modify the DNA of human embryo s. END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR