Mitochondrial Replacement Techniques: Ethical, Social, and Policy Considerations
The Center for Genetics and Society was invited to speak about human germline modification at the first public workshop of the Institute of Medicine’s Committee on Ethical and Social Policy Considerations of Novel Techniques for Prevention of Maternal Transmission of Mitochondrial DNA Diseases in Washington, DC. The Committee is undertaking the FDA's request to investigate the “ethical and social policy considerations” of germline-modifying techniques that cobble together gametes or embryos produced with eggs from two women.
Marcy wrote a reflection of this meeting, on Biopolitical Times.
Recordings of this workshop, including Marcy's presentation and the panel discussion, are available on the Institute of Medicine's Youtube profile.
The resulting report can be found here. The Center for Genetics and Society responded with a press release.
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