What Are Some Ethical Concerns Over Germ-Line Gene Therapy

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Essay

What are some ethical concerns over germ-line gene therapy?

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Definitions:

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire both when an individual acts and when the individual observes the same action performed by another, believed to be involved in understanding others' actions and empathic responses.

Televised Fistfight

A physical altercation between individuals broadcasted on television, often for entertainment or sports purposes.

Mentally Simulate

The act of imagining or recreating experiences or processes in one's mind, often used in learning and decision-making contexts.

Theory Of Mind

Describes the ability to understand and attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions to oneself and others.