Human gene editing progress reignites ethical questions

Success with editing and removing a genetic mutation which causes a serious blood disorder is being hailed as a major advance in medical science. But a Professor of Genetics at Kent University says there are a number of ethical and practical issues associated with the breakthrough.

Success with editing and removing a genetic mutation which causes a serious blood disorder is being hailed as a major advance in medical science. But a Professor of Genetics at Kent University says there are a number of ethical and practical issues associated with the breakthrough.

Human gene editing progress reignites ethical questions
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