following discussions at the three day International Summit on Human Gene Editing , the organising committee has extended the approval to scientists in the uk to experiment on human genes , so long as it does not result in a mutation . The committee calls for more international dialogue , recommendations , guidelines and coordination in order to use this paradigm - changing approach for the benefit of human health and welfare , rather than unacceptable and ethically dangerous genetic engineering which might produce so - called ‘ designer babies . ’ However , the author of the article suggests that human genetic selection is inevitable .
Following discussions at the three day International Summit on Human Gene Editing, the organising committee has given the approval to scientists in the US to experiment on human genes, so long as it does not result in a pregnancy. The committee called for more international dialogue, recommendations, guidelines and coordination in order to use this life-changing technology for the benefit of human health and welfare, rather than unacceptable and ethically dangerous genetic engineering which might produce so-called ‘designer babies.’ However, the author of the article suggests that human trait selection is inevitable.