“We need more rigorous research so that the promise shown in stories like Larry Smith’s can potentially be supported by proven, reliable treatments for all Parkinson’s patients.”

“If gene therapy is guided by justice rather than by profit, fear, or eugenic ideology, then the future of biotechnology can certainly be one of hope and compassion.”

“These would have beneficial impacts reaching far beyond just IF, creating an American public with greater media literacy and accuracy regarding a wide range of topics and a healthier dialogue surrounding body image.”

“As the development of prenatal testing and gene therapies continues to develop, we must consider where we draw the line between altruistic scientific advancement and unethical intervention that eliminates the diversity of humankind.”

“The consequences of openly implementing eugenics policies in the United States were dire; the consequences of the current obsession with perfect children and the world they will create are yet to be assessed.”

“Although this technology is an exciting new frontier for reproductive healthcare, there are still ethical challenges related to questions of who exactly gets access to this technology as well as skepticism on how the samples to train AI models incorporate diversity which continue to be explored.”

“Only by shifting from a paternalistic model to one that promotes mutual respect and capacity-building can global health initiatives fulfill their true purpose of creating lasting and equitable improvements in global healthcare.”

“Beyond these, prolonged research into powerful biological tools like bacteriophages and medicinal plants may prove to be the most instrumental in mitigating the resistance crisis.”

“Regardless, it is most important to ensure that women are acting through informed choice, knowing all of their options instead of merely emphasizing ‘breast is best.’”

“Improving doctor-patient interactions and reducing sensationalized media coverage can foster trust and alleviate physicians’ fear of litigation, reducing perceived necessity for defensive medicine practices.”

“Regardless of these advancements, there continue to be ethical questions that remain largely unanswered, but boil down to how much we accept and value patient voice as we work towards freedom from suffering.”

“With a commitment to comprehensive conservation alongside de-extinction, humanity can begin to rectify our past mistakes and work to sustain biodiversity for future generations.”