Will CRISPR human genome editing lead to super athletes?

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Will CRISPR-based human genome editing lead to super athletes? Despite the scientific, legal and ethical barriers around this form of gene doping, the stakes are so high in sport that some countries could chance, despite the risks.

The Arizona State University Global Sport Institute is funding a pilot project to explore the potential social, legal and ethical impacts of embryonic gene editing on global sport, before it's too late. because the chances are that, if someone can use the technology to try and create super athletes, someone will!

Update: You can read about the outcomes of this project here:

We Are Not Ready to Deal With Gene-Edited Athletes (Slate)


#CRISPR #gene #sport #athletics

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World Anti Doping Agency on gene doping:

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