Accessibility and Inequality Concerns
While gene editing technologies promise groundbreaking health and social benefits, unequal access poses significant risks of exacerbating existing socioeconomic disparities. High costs and limited availability may restrict gene editing services primarily to affluent individuals or nations, potentially creating stark divides between genetically enhanced populations and those without access to these services.
Such disparities could exacerbate social inequalities, widen global health disparities, and fuel ethical concerns regarding fairness and justice. Ensuring equitable access demands thoughtful policy interventions, international cooperation, and public engagement to guarantee that the transformative potential of gene editing remains inclusive and beneficial to all sectors of society.