UN: Gene editing for human reproduction is 'irresponsible'
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March 20, 2019
GENEVA (AP) — A panel convened by the World Health Organization said it would be "irresponsible" for scientists to use gene editing for reproductive purposes, but stopped short of calling for a ban.
The experts also called for the U.N. health agency to create a database of scientists working on gene editing. The recommendation was announced Tuesday after a two-day meeting in Geneva to examine the scientific, ethical, social and legal challenges of such research.
"At this time, it is irresponsible for anyone to proceed" with making gene-edited babies since DNA changes could be passed down to fu...
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