Germline gene therapy: We're ready

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Recently, Chinese researchers attempted to modify embryos using “germline gene therapy.” If successful, this technique would create a heritable change and affect future generations, were those embryos to be used ([ 1 ][1]). A firestorm in the scientific community followed, with some researchers calling for an absolute ban on attempts to treat even lethal diseases with germline gene therapy. D. Baltimore, P. Berg,...

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