Human gene editing therapies are OK in certain cases, panel advises
Expert group recommends long-term tracking, other restrictions for germline tinkering
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EDITING OUT DISEASE Gene therapy can cure a genetic disease called severe combined immunodeficiency, or “bubble boy,” disease. Using new gene editing techniques like CRISPR/Cas9 to treat genetic diseases is fine under certain conditions, but it should not be used to enhance people, a panel of experts says.
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