Synthetic biology poses new ethical dilemmas related to human life. As genome editing becomes more advanced, new questions arise for bioethicists. Synthetic biology pros and cons involve not just scientific issues, but also moral issues. For example, is it ethical to eliminate genetic disorders?
Will genome editing deepen inequality as richer families can afford to “upgrade” genes? Some people feel that this technology makes it too easy to “play God” and create unintended consequences.
Human Ethics Dilemmas