Oral+Presentation+Case+2

= Oral Presentation Case 2 =

//Should we provide gene therapy for “lifestyle genes”? (i.e., intelligence, sporting ability, sense of humour, risktaking). What are the implications of germ line gene therapy?//

Background
germline therapy - changes to cells are passed down to the next generation. (as opposed to somatic gene therapy - changes to cells cannot be hereditary)

Consequentialism
- people reach utmost limit physically - society benefit from higher productivity, greater economy - greater equality- everyone has the chance to better themselves physically
 * Benefits** **of germ line gene therapy**

- widen gap between rich and poor ( rich can afford better treatment, poor may end up selling their genes etc) - accessibility, affordability etc - destroy the randomness of genius, beauty (if everyone is beautiful, lesser appreciation of beauty) - other unpredictable consequences (eg gene mutation?) - child choice ( gender preferation, sexuality preferation by parents) - affects are permanent (good or bad) - life devaluation ( humans are valued according to their genes, like that in that movie gattaca)
 * Risks of germ line gene therapy**

life is about embracing shortcomings. a journey of self- improvement and learning.
 * Other considerations**