EPISODE · Dec 7, 2025 · 5 MIN
Japan Eyes Ban on Gene-Edited Babies
from Disability News Japan · host Michael Gillan Peckitt
Japan plans to introduce a ban with penalties on implanting a genome-edited fertilized human egg into the womb of a human or another animal amid concerns over “designer babies.” A Japanese government expert panel broadly approved a proposal, including the ban, at a meeting on Thursday 4th December. Episode notes: ‘Japan Eyes Ban on Gene-Edited Babies’: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2025/12/05/japan-eyes-ban-on-gene-edited-babies/
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