Gene editing?

Calum MacKellar  |  Features
Date posted:  1 Nov 2017
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Gene editing?

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Dr Calum MacKellar considers eugenics and the ethics of this new technology

The possibility of editing the genetic heritage of living beings has revolutionised biological research.1,2

For the first time, scientists can efficiently, precisely and selectively edit the genes of individuals by removing or inserting genetic material.3

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