The genomes of babies can now be sequenced quickly plainpicture/Paul Tait
Should the advent of cheap and fast DNA sequencing mean parents get the right to unearth the genetic secrets of their children? The Nuffield Council on Bioethics this week聽alludes to this question. It released a聽.
The council, whose聽work聽often influences biomedical policy around the world, points out聽that genome sequencing for babies can be provided on the UK’s National Health Service, and may work in tandem with the country’s 100,000 genomes project…
Article amended on 29 March 2018
Correction: This article has been amended to clarify the status of the note issued by the Nuffield Council on Bioethics
