Редактирование: Transhumanist UK (раздел)

=== Gene editing of embryos ===

The party congratulated<ref>[http://www.transhumanistparty.org.uk/_press_transhumanist_party_congratulates_hfea Transhumanist Party congratulates the UK HFEA]</ref> the UK Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority on its foresight in allowing gene editing of embryos:

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The Transhumanist Party views this decision as a key landmark in the progress towards a future in which hereditary diseases are eliminated. Furthermore, we see this decision as a vital first step in exploring and developing applications of the new, revolutionary and globally accessible genetic engineering tools that have become available over the past three years.

With such tools the human genome can be modified and enhanced not only to eliminate disease but to make significant progress towards the Transhumanist goal of citizens being “better than well”, wherein various traits such as resistance to all forms of disease, increased healthy longevity and improved cognitive ability can be emphasised to improve general health and happiness for all through all stages of life.

It is our vision that this technology be made accessible to all, and applied to the point where such historically divisive issues as race and gender become no more important than fashion choices on the road to becoming a posthuman species.
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