Press Statements

CRISPR Research on Human Embryo Development in Context

By Center for Genetics and Society | 09.20.2017

In a paper published today in Nature, a research group led by Kathy Niakan of The Francis Crick Institute in London describes the use of CRISPR-Cas9 to study the functions of a particular gene involved in very early stages...

Assisted Reproduction

Study on Gene-Edited Embryos Aims for Human Reproduction

By Center for Genetics and Society | 08.02.2017

A paper published today in Nature reported on work led by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) researcher Shoukhrat Mitalipov to genetically edit human embryos, apparently with the goal of using this technique for reproductive purposes.

“This is a pivotal point...

Human Genetic Modification

Report of First Gene-Edited Human Embryos in the US

By Center for Genetics and Society, 07.27.2017

News that a controversial U.S. researcher has used CRISPR to create genetically altered human embryos underscores...

Technologies

Fertility Doctor Markets Risky Unapproved Technique; Looks Forward to "Designer Babies"

By Center for Genetics and Society, 06.13.2017

The New York-based fertility doctor who last year acknowledged that he deliberately evaded US regulations by going to Mexico to produce a baby using nuclear transfer (or “three-person IVF”) has launched a company to market the risky and unapproved technique....

Assisted Reproduction