What is Gene Therapy?

Genes are the most influential pieces in our existence. They hold DNA code for the production of proteins which control every essential bodily process that defines what we look like and keeps our systems running. 

Gene therapy allows us to manipulate genes, allowing us to change our genetics and therefore the functions of the body. This can be used to cure genetic disorders, but where do we draw the lie between necessary mending a genetic condition and unnecessarily improving the human genome?


Explore this site to learn more about the uses, benefits, and moral conflicts of gene therapy!

 Please Keep These Questions in Mind...

Where can we draw the line between gene therapy as enhancing the human race versus ending suffering?

Do you think gene therapy should be supported by the Church? If so, to what extent?

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