🧬 South Africa Allows Human Genome Editing
South Africa has become the first country to allow scientists to modify human genes that can be passed down to future generations. This means doctors could potentially change an unborn baby's genes to prevent diseases or other conditions. While this is a major scientific breakthrough, many worry about safety risks and ethical concerns. Most other countries currently ban this type of gene editing in humans. The decision has started worldwide discussions about whether changing human genes that affect future generations should be allowed.
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South Africa has become the first country to allow scientists to modify human genes that can be passed down to future generations. This means doctors could potentially change an unborn baby's genes to prevent diseases or other conditions. While this is a major scientific breakthrough, many worry about safety risks and ethical concerns. Most other countries currently ban this type of gene editing in humans. The decision has started worldwide discussions about whether changing human genes that affect future generations should be allowed.
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