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Genome damage from CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing higher than thought

Caution required for using CRISPR/Cas9 in potential gene therapies

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Genome editing policy statement from the Sanger Institute
Sanger's view on genome editing to improve human health, in response to The Nuffield Council's report on the ethical issues it raises
Genome editing is an exciting technology that offers new ways to tackle global challenges in disease, farming, and conservation. However, important ethical issues arise from its use. Read the Wellcome Sanger Institute's statement here
Sanger Institute Highlights 2017/18 out now
Read about the key discoveries of the past year made by our researchers from our Research Programmes
Our interactive research highlights document explores how the Institute promotes, supports and disseminates genomic knowlege and practices to benefit academic research, medical practice and society. Read our highlights

Recent News

Roots of leukaemia reveal possibility of predicting people at risk

Mutations in blood identify individuals at high risk of developing leukaemia

Cholera spread tracked at household level

The results could be used by public health officials to improve cholera control strategies

Wellcome Sanger Institute calls for the free movement of scientists across European borders following Brexit

The Institute has provided evidence for the UK Government Science and Technology Committee’s inquiry into an immigration system that works for science and innovation