2. Write an essay about gene therapy. Include answers to the following questions: o What is gene therapy? o What is the purpose of gene therapy, and how does it work? o What are the pros and cons of gene therapy? o How might informed consent be a problem with gene therapy? o How can scientists prevent implanted genes from being passed on to the next generation? o What do you think about gene therapy? Is it ethical? If not, what are the possible problems? o Do you think in the future people will “design” their babies? Why or why not?
