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Government to seek public views on changing the law to find cures for inherited diseases
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has been asked to lead a public dialogue into whether current UK law should be changed to allow science to move a step forward so a cure could be found for potentially fatal inherited diseases. The new scientific procedure could prevent women with mitochondrial disease from passing on illnesses to their children.
Sciencewise will support the proposed dialogue, set to take place later this year.
Latest dialogue bulletin
The latest dialogue bulletin articles consider whether participation is a help or a hindrance to economic development and the perceived value of deliberation amongst lawmakers. Also featured, is an interview with Fiona Booth, Chief Executive of the Hansard Society.