Scientists call for global moratorium on gene editing of embryos

Crispr ‘tops list’ of recent scientific discoveries with massive consequences for humanity, says lead proponentLeading scientists have called for a global moratorium on the use ofpowerful DNA editing tools to make genetically modified children.The move is intended to send a clear signal to maverick researchers, and the scientific community more broadly, that any attempt to rewrite the DNA of sperm, eggs or embryos destined for live births is not acceptable.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 13, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Ian Sample Science editor Tags: Science Gene editing Genetics Medical research Biology World news Source Type: news