A Japanese government life ethics research panel has approved the gene modification of fertilised human eggs to tackle genetic diseases. However, it says that for safety and ethical reasons it will not allow gene-modified eggs to be transferred to a womb for birth. Research into correcting gene defects with this method could begin in spring next year . The country’s health and education ministries have been asked to verify studies. Genome editing has already been carried out on fertilised eggs in the China , US and other countries with At least 12 those cases being to prevent disease.
A Japanese government life ethics research panel has approved the gene modification of fertilised human eggs to tackle genetic diseases. However, it says that for safety and ethical reasons it will not allow gene-modified eggs to be transferred to a womb for birth. Research into correcting gene defects with this method could begin in 2020. The country’s health and education ministries have been asked to verify studies. Genome editing has already been carried out on fertilised eggs in the US, China and other countries with half those cases being to prevent disease.