Heritable Genetic Modification Debate May Ignite Again As Technology Advances

 
• By Derrick Gingery

CBER Director Peter Marks said the US may have to consider whether to maintain its ban on the practice of creating embryos to include heritable genetic modifications if other countries allow the practice.

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Members of Congress have questioned whether a blanket ban on intentionally creating an embryo for heritable genetic modification could hinder development in some diseases. • Source: Shutterstock

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