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When genetic fixes might change who you are

My doctor wants to use CRISPR to fix the gene that causes my depression but I worry that my sadness is connected to my creativity and insight

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The boundary between illness and essential self becomes unclear when targeting the biological roots of personality.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with CRISPR and genetic technology?”

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