Expert: Region needs gene-editing ethics panel


  • Nation
  • Saturday, 20 Apr 2019

KUALA LUMPUR: After a Chinese scientist raised alarm bells saying he edited genes in human embryos, many have called for controls on the controversial practice.

Universiti Malaya (UM) Faculty of Law senior lecturer Sharon Kaur said the setting up of a regional –Asian, South-East Asia – or an international ethics review panel should be considered to address the issue.

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