UK approves gene editing

This week, UK regulators gave approval to a group of scientists in London to genetically modify human embryos. Dr. Kathy Niakan, the researcher who will be performing the experiments, said, “We would really like to understand the genes needed for a human embryo to develop successfully into a healthy baby. The reason why it is so important is because miscarriages and infertility are extremely common,... // Read More »
Source: blog.bioethics.net - Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Tags: Genetics Health Care bioethics embryos gene editing human dignity syndicated Source Type: blogs