1. «DESIGNER EMBRYOS»: LEGAL AND BIOETHICAL ASPECTS
- Author
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I. V. Ponkin and A. A. Ponkina
- Subjects
Embryology ,child at prenatal stage ,business.industry ,embryo ,Obstetrics and Gynecology ,Gynecology and obstetrics ,Bioethics ,Medical law ,mitochondrial donation ,Reproductive Medicine ,«designer embryos» ,RG1-991 ,Medicine ,Engineering ethics ,business ,medical law ,bioethics - Abstract
The article describes the developing technologies for the production of «designer embryos» also known as genetically improved babies. The authors briefly review these technologies with a special emphasis on their medical, legal and bioethical aspects. We propose and substantiate the point of view why some of these approaches may be illegal.
- Published
- 2017