The Potential Dangers of Innovative Genetic Engineering

 
Breakthroughs in genetic engineering, particularly with tools like CRISPR-Cas9, have unlocked promising avenues for treating inherited diseases and developing novel medical therapies. However, the misuse of such innovations for non-therapeutic purposes raises serious ethical concerns. Editing human DNA to enhance physical traits, intelligence, or other non-medical features borders on modern eugenics. More critically, altering the human germline means that changes will be passed on to future generations without their consent, potentially introducing unforeseen genetic complications. Without strict oversight and global ethical frameworks, innovative genetic engineering could deepen social inequalities and pose long-term risks to the biological integrity of the human species.