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Scientists seek permission to genetically modify embryos | Scientists seek permission to genetically modify embryos |
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UK scientists are seeking permission to genetically modify human embryos. | UK scientists are seeking permission to genetically modify human embryos. |
Researchers at HThe Francis Crick Institute in London want to use a controversial new genetic technique to carry out research into infertility. | |
The US refuses to fund research involving the gene editing of embryos. | The US refuses to fund research involving the gene editing of embryos. |
The government's fertility watchdog, the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA), said it had received the application, which would be considered in due course. | |
The aim of the research, led by Dr Kathy Niakan, is to understand the genes human embryos need to develop successfully. | The aim of the research, led by Dr Kathy Niakan, is to understand the genes human embryos need to develop successfully. |
The institute said the work would be for research purposes and would not have a clinical application, however the knowledge gained could help improve in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatments. | The institute said the work would be for research purposes and would not have a clinical application, however the knowledge gained could help improve in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatments. |
Dr Niakan said: "Importantly, in line with HFEA regulations, any donated embryos would be used for research purposes only. | Dr Niakan said: "Importantly, in line with HFEA regulations, any donated embryos would be used for research purposes only. |
"These embryos would be donated by informed consent and surplus to IVF treatment." | "These embryos would be donated by informed consent and surplus to IVF treatment." |
Moratorium | Moratorium |
Scientists say the new technique of genome editing means that work can be done in a more precise way than before. | Scientists say the new technique of genome editing means that work can be done in a more precise way than before. |
However, there have been calls for a moratorium on such research. | However, there have been calls for a moratorium on such research. |
The announcement earlier this year that Chinese scientists had genetically manipulated human IVF embryos for research purposes using the technique called Crispr/Cas9 sparked controversy. | The announcement earlier this year that Chinese scientists had genetically manipulated human IVF embryos for research purposes using the technique called Crispr/Cas9 sparked controversy. |
The US later imposed a moratorium on federally-funded research using the technique. | The US later imposed a moratorium on federally-funded research using the technique. |