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  • CRISPR-Cas9 technology enables genetic enhancement, raising cross-cultural ethical concerns.
  • International declarations lack distinction between basic and non-basic human rights for genetic enhancement.
  • Cultural frameworks (liberal vs. Confucian) influence views on non-basic rights.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine cross-cultural bioethical issues of CRISPR-Cas9 genetic enhancement.
  • To propose a framework differentiating universal basic rights from culturally specific non-basic rights.
  • To assess the ethical permissibility of genetic enhancement across diverse cultural contexts.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of ethical frameworks in Type-A (liberal) and Type-B (Confucian) cultures.
  • Distinction between basic rights (universal) and non-basic rights (culturally specific).
  • Case study analysis, including parallels with the He Jiankui incident, to evaluate right violations.

Main Results:

  • Two basic rights in genetic enhancement are identified: freedom from bodily harm and freedom from deception.
  • These basic rights are deemed universally applicable, irrespective of cultural context.
  • Non-basic rights related to genetic enhancement are culturally contingent and require regional determination.

Conclusions:

  • Genetic enhancement projects must uphold the universal basic rights to freedom from harm and deception.
  • Both hypothetical and real-world cases (e.g., He Jiankui) violating these basic rights are unequivocally rejected across cultures.
  • A clear distinction between basic and non-basic rights is crucial for navigating the bioethics of genetic enhancement globally.