Genetically modified babies given go ahead by UK ethics body

The Nuffield Council on Bioethics says changing the DNA of a human embryo could be ‘morally permissable’ if it is in the child’s best interestsThe creation of babies whose DNA has been altered to give them what parents perceive to be the best chances in life has received a cautious green light in a landmark report from a leading UK ethics body.TheNuffield Council on Bioethics said that changing the DNA of a human embryo could be “morally permissible” if it was in the future child’s interests and did not add to the kinds of inequalities that already divide society.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 17, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Ian Sample Science editor Tags: Science Genetics Biology Ethics World news Source Type: news