Science Alert: NIH and top scientists call for moratorium on gene-edited babies

Researchers and ethicists from seven nations called for a moratorium on experiments designed to alter inheritable traits in human babies. The call, published as a commentary in the journal Nature, came in direct response to a Chinese researcher who edited the genes of embryos that were implanted and carried to term, resulting in the live birth of twin babies, announced in November.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Science Alert Mar 13, 2:01 PM     NIH and top scientists call for moratorium on gene-edited babies Researchers and ethicists from seven nations called for a moratorium on experiments designed to alter inheritable traits in human babies. The call, published as a commentary in the journal Nature, came in direct response to a Chinese researcher who edited the genes of embryos that were implanted and carried to term, resulting in the live birth of twin babies, announced in November. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071