However, altering genes in human embryos can have unpredictable effects on future generations. (sciencedaily.com)
Researchers have used genome editing technology to reveal the role of a key gene in human embryos in the first few days of development. (cam.ac.uk)
Sarah Norcross, Director of the Progress Educational Trust, said: «The UK has pioneered embryo research and while UK - based scientists need to keep a close watch on developments in China and elsewhere, public discussion of the ethics and implications for society of editing genes in human embryos needs to be stepped up so that policymakers can make informed decisions about whether the law should be changed in the UK to permit this type of research.» (sciencemediacentre.org)