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57 Willamette L. Rev. 57 (2020-2021)
Designing People: A Bioethical Analysis of the Laws and Regulations regarding the Genetic Manipulation of Human Fetuses

handle is hein.journals/willr57 and id is 63 raw text is: DESIGNING PEOPLE: A BIOETHICAL ANALYSIS OF THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE GENETIC MANIPULATION OF HUMAN FETUSES NATHANIEL WOODWARD JD'20t Abstract Humans have a remarkable ability to adapt to change not merely by surviving, but by thriving-learning to bend the natural order of the universe to suit our needs and desires. During the Neolithic Revolution, humanity formed large communities for the first time and created methods that guided once wild flora and fauna into a spectacular speciation of usable and sustainable food sources. Today, the old-as- life-itself method of procreating is being reconsidered. Every revolution in technology has resulted in enormous changes to the societies, cultures, and laws surrounding that technology. This paper analyzes the emerging field of biotechnology and its development of advanced genetic manipulation such as CRISPR Cas-9. In addition, it analyzes the origins, uses, and potential for CRISPR Cas-9 and how a centuries-old legal system might adapt to provide critical regulation for this emerging field. By providing insight into how technologies develop and how the public, politicians, and scientists plan to safeguard against the unforeseen dangers of new technology, I will argue that the method of making of law after a dispute arises is too slow. It is not only necessary to preemptively set regulations to protect the public from any unintended rFor Jonathan and Mom, I miss you every day. I want to thank Deborah, Bridgette, and Phillip my family and genetic legacy who inspire and give me hope. My Father Wayne, the most moral and ethical man I have ever known. And to the educators who guided, mentored, and endured a difficult student, Janice Rowley who inspired me to create, Leslie Jewkes who made me dream, Dan Taylor who taught me to ask questions, Dr. Susan Polster who helped me find my voice, Dr. Tyson Chappell who showed me the beauty in biology, Professor David Friedman who gave me perspective, and Professor Bruce Howell who showed me what it means to be a teacher. 57

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