Friday 4 August 2017

First human embryo editing experiment in U.S. ‘corrects’ gene for heart condition

First human embryo editing experiment in U.S. ‘corrects’ gene for heart condition

Scientists have successfully edited the DNA of human embryos to erase a heritable heart condition that is known for causing sudden death in young competitive athletes, cracking open the doors to a controversial new era in medicine. This is the first time gene editing on human embryos has been conducted in the United States. Researchers said in interviews this week that they consider their work very basic. The embryos were allowed to grow for only a few days, and there was never any intention to implant them to create a pregnancy.

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