Research on the Value Implications of Ethics Education of Science and Technology in Medical Colleges and Universities / 中国医学伦理学

In the new era, with the accelerated evolution of the information technology revolution and industrial transformation, scientific and technological innovation not only brings dividends and benefits to the world, but also brings serious challenges to human beings. To effectively cope with ethical challenges and avoid ethical risks effectively, systematically carrying out ethics education of science and technology in accordance with the times and circumstances to cultivate medical students’ upward and forward-looking ethics of science and technology for medical colleges and universities is necessary, feasible, scientific, and sustainable. Ethics education of science and technology in medical colleges and universities should take the guidance of respecting and seeking truth, adhere to the development concept of righteousness and innovation, take the red line and bottom line as the core action points, and regard the equal importance of the country and the people as the values adherence.

Legal Regulatory Approach of Germline Cell Gene Editing / 中国医学伦理学

Germline cell gene editing is a potentially revolutionary technology that can be used to treat and prevent many genetic diseases, such as cystic fibrosis and hemophilia. Although this technology has aroused widespread discussion in the medical community and the public, its legal regulatory approach has not yet been fully determined. By summarizing and studying the experience of relevant foreign laws and regulations, this paper analyzed and summarized the current legal situation in China, and explored three ethical topics of social equality, individual subjectivity, and intergenerational rights. Combining the existing legal norms and relevant ethical considerations, the legal regulatory approach for germline cell gene editing was proposed in view of the weak operability of the law, the blurred boundaries of the legislation, and the insufficiently perfect ethical review mechanism. To better ensure that the technology can benefit mankind on the premise of eliminating risks, the following suggestions were put forward: a specialized law should be formulated based on clear legislative principles to adjust and guide the improvement of the ethical review mechanism of germline cell gene editing. It is hoped that promoting the progress of germline cell gene editing technology through in-depth research, and providing useful reference for the formulation of relevant laws and ethical policies.