Anonymous ID: 3901a0 Oct. 21, 2021, 7:48 a.m. No.14826649   ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ.is ๐Ÿ”—kun   >>6670 >>6900

WHO issues new recommendations on human genome editing for the advancement of public health

 

โ€œHuman genome editing has the potential to advance our ability to treat and cure disease, but the full impact will only be realized if we deploy it for the benefit of all people, instead of fueling more health inequity between and within countries,โ€ said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General.

 

However, some risks exist, for example, with germline and heritable human genome editing, which alter the genome of human embryos and could be passed on to subsequent generations, modifying descendantsโ€™ traits.

 

Whatโ€™s next

 

WHO will:

Convene a small expert committee to consider next steps for the Registry, including how to better monitor clinical trials using human genome editing technologies of concern

Convene multisector stakeholders to develop an accessible mechanism for confidential reporting of concerns about possibly illegal, unregistered, unethical and unsafe human genome editing research and other activities

As part of a commitment to increase โ€˜education, engagement and empowermentโ€™, lead regional webinars focusing on regional/local needs. Work within the Science Division to consider how to build an inclusive global dialogue on frontier technologies, including cross-UN working and the creation of web-based resources for reliable information on frontier technologies, including human genome editing.

 

 

https://www.who.int/news/item/12-07-2021-who-issues-new-recommendations-on-human-genome-editing-for-the-advancement-of-public-health