A group of ethicists, scientists and policy experts from Hinxton group, which is an international consortium on ethics and law and stem cells that unites bioethicists, researchers and policy experts from all over the world, stressed on the fact that genetic modification of human embryos is an essential need today. The group urged that even though genetically modified babies may not be born at the moment, however in certain cases, this could be the possibility in future.
Phenomenal genetics advances have been made with the possibility that combines a ‘molecular sat-nav’ that travels inside the DNA to a precise location and alters the DNA as required. Research has also proved that through genetic modifications, blood disorders can be corrected in embryos of early stage. Also babies born with cystic fibrosis can benefit from genetic modification, decreasing risk of cancer. Successful trials have also been performed on HIV patients offering their embryos immunity from the virus. However the tests conducted in isolation do not present the whole picture.
There have been instances when failure of the process has also been reported. Genetic Modification has been tried on babies born having no immune system known as Bubble Syndrome however the technique resulted in cancer in some cases.
US refused to fund any research that involves testing of gene editing in human embryos. When will man learn that no matter how hard they try to overcome disease and death, they will ultimately have to face it!
Phenomenal genetics advances have been made with the possibility that combines a ‘molecular sat-nav’ that travels inside the DNA to a precise location and alters the DNA as required. Research has also proved that through genetic modifications, blood disorders can be corrected in embryos of early stage. Also babies born with cystic fibrosis can benefit from genetic modification, decreasing risk of cancer. Successful trials have also been performed on HIV patients offering their embryos immunity from the virus. However the tests conducted in isolation do not present the whole picture.
There have been instances when failure of the process has also been reported. Genetic Modification has been tried on babies born having no immune system known as Bubble Syndrome however the technique resulted in cancer in some cases.
US refused to fund any research that involves testing of gene editing in human embryos. When will man learn that no matter how hard they try to overcome disease and death, they will ultimately have to face it!