Human germline gene editing : points to consider from a Canadian perspective.: MR4-53/2016E-PDF

"This document outlines Points to Consider about human germline gene editing and the applications of gene editing technologies in human embryos in the Canadian context. Gene editing in human germline cells is prohibited under the Assisted Human Reproduction Act. These Points to Consider are designed to inform future discussions in this area for research, teaching, and outreach"--Executive Summary.

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Department/Agency Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
Title Human germline gene editing : points to consider from a Canadian perspective.
Publication type Monograph
Language [English]
Other language editions [French]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Note(s) Issued also in French under title: Édition génique de la lignée germinale humaine : points à prendre en considération dans le contexte canadien.
"December 2016."
Includes bibliographical references.
Publishing information Ottawa : Canadian Institutes of Health Research, 2016.
Description 7 p.
ISBN 978-0-660-06022-4
Catalogue number
  • MR4-53/2016E-PDF
Subject terms Genetically modified organisms
Stem cells
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