The first policy we will focus on is Human
Germline Genetic Modification (HGGM). It is important because the
issues surrounding “designer babies” have profound implications for
women and their families and is just now being considered by policy
makers.
According to the Genetics and Public Policy Center, there is currently no legislative ban on human germline genetic modification (HGGM) in the United States. Many countries, including Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom have laws banning use of HGGM in most circumstances. Israel has established a moratorium that will expire in 2007. Many other countries are considering legislation that would ban HGGM.
The next part of this section provides background on the science and the policy considerations surrounding HGGM. It provides information that you’ll need to come to your own conclusions about what you want laws and regulations to look like and give you the support you need to take action and make your voice heard.
According to the Genetics and Public Policy Center, there is currently no legislative ban on human germline genetic modification (HGGM) in the United States. Many countries, including Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom have laws banning use of HGGM in most circumstances. Israel has established a moratorium that will expire in 2007. Many other countries are considering legislation that would ban HGGM.
The next part of this section provides background on the science and the policy considerations surrounding HGGM. It provides information that you’ll need to come to your own conclusions about what you want laws and regulations to look like and give you the support you need to take action and make your voice heard.
