CRISPR

Big Step in DNA Editing?

SciFi movies are becoming less and less fictional as science and technology continue to evolve. Recently, Oregon scientists have reported successfully editing human embryos both efficiently and with few mistakes. In the past, researchers have targeted specific strands with the key focus being serious genetic defects; this time, however, the entire strand was edited. Of course, there are many concerns on both sides of the fence about this finding including the concept of "designer babies". Yet, some scholars also question the importance of a study such as this citing that these are only "research embryos" without any confirmation of actually being able to successfully transfer for implantation.