Genetic engineering involves modifying the DNA of organisms to prevent or treat diseases. Proponents argue that it could lead to breakthroughs in curing genetic disorders and improving public health. Opponents argue that it raises ethical concerns and potential risks of unintended consequences.
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Response rates from 4.3k Australia voters.
87% Yes |
13% No |
87% Yes |
13% No |
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Unique answers from Australia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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Yes with solid boundaries in place and ban gain of function to enhance adverse effects and f diseases
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The government should be looking into more alternative practises to help one’s health and not look at everyone as short term healing rather then long term
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More research needs to be done before we can decide
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Yes, as long as there is full transparency of the research and how it has it's benefits & cons, as well as there is peer review studies to also back up the science behind said research in regards to this.
@9WTMTL26mos6MO
Yes, with conditions for research within ethical borders and does not go into practical testing prior to all potential ethical and safety concerns being checked
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Only for diseases and genetic disorders that severely affect a person’s physical and mental wellbeing
@9QSSLD99mos9MO
Depending on when they stop what are there ethical barriers?
@9PTY5LJ10mos10MO
Yes, but only for serious and more common diseases
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