Soulfighter56

The second part of your response is, to be honest, still depressing to hear. That a sitting president must be distracted from posting potentially damning comments online... It’s still embarrassing as an American.

Biochemistry student here. In my genetic studies classes, the concept of gene editing has been long debated and discussed, particularly the moral implications of changing an unborn fetus’ genes. They are unable to consent, as they are not yet born vs the parents should be able to consent for their child. We talk about CF quite a bit, as it’s (technically speaking) easier to fix in a person’s DNA than many other diseases. What are your thoughts on genetic modifications that would prevent developing diseases such as CF?

A classmate of mine has a sister with CF, so I’m curious if your opinion differs from hers. Thanks, and stay safe, friend!

Are there any anticipated advancements in modeling or warning technology? I feel like I never hear about updates on the systems that are used (or much about the systems at all, really).

Thanks for answering! My classmate said his sister has a very similar view on things. I hope someday soon (read: in the next generation or two) it becomes commonplace to screen for and correct all major genetic mutations.

This brought tears to my eyes. Ukraine sounds like it has jumped up 100 spots on my list of places I want to visit.