The pros and cons of human genetic modification
Altering human DNA has both a lot of potential and a lot of ethical questions
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Altering human DNA has both a lot of potential and a lot of ethical questions
Gene editing could be a medical breakthrough, but could also lead to future problems.
As gene-editing technology advances, we take a look at how debate about its application has evolved in recent years, and where it needs to go next.
The Francis Crick Institute is currently hosting the UK’s first exhibition dedicated to exploring public attitudes towards genome editing, which involves scientists making changes to DNA for better understanding of the role of different genes. Click to read more...
A new exhibition at The Crick asks (some) questions about the ethics of gene editing. Jane Clinton discovers that it’s a topic for debate