This study examines gender differences in the perception and acceptance of bioethical issues, focusing on gene editing and cloning technologies. Previous studies have fallen short of explaining how gender influences bioethical views, leaving a knowledge gap in understanding public attitudes about accepting emerging biotechnologies. For this reason, we conducted a cross-sectional survey among 110 participants, 50 of whom were men and 60 of whom were women, using an online questionnaire in September 2024. Descriptive statistics analyses were made, along with one-way ANOVA. The results indicate that gene editing is more accepted by women, which could be related to reproductive health and hereditary problems. Men view cloning more positively, probably because of the male desire to leave behind a genetic legacy. This research would add to the knowledge of bioethics regarding differences between genders in making ethical decisions. It thus can be used as a keystone toward much more detailed studies. Insights from the study could help develop bioethical policies and educational programs that are more sensitive to the differences that gender entails.
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