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There are many important factors to consider. These may include the following:<\/p>\n\n

Does the research comply with relevant laws, regulations, and ethics guidelines in the jurisdiction where it is conducted? <\/li>\n\t
What is the scientific rationale for use of this approach? <\/li>\n\t
Do the research goals clearly justify the gene editing and growth of embryos beyond 14 days old? <\/li>\n\t
Are there any alternative methods or models that could achieve similar research objectives without using human embryos or extending beyond the 14-day limit? <\/li>\n\t
How have the opinions of stakeholders (including researchers, policymakers, ethicists, society, experts etc.) been taken into account? <\/li>\n\t
What are the broad-based and longer-term implications of this study? <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Decision-making in complex circumstances like this needs to be evidence-informed. By taking time to consider factors carefully, with the involvement of various experts (scientific, legal, ethics) and the general public, informed decisions can be taken about implementation, modification, or potential revision in light of evolving ethical, scientific, and social considerations.
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\nFurthermore, these issues need to be navigated within the framework of the national legislation, which can be stricter than the 14-day rule. For research with embryos, or their modification through genome editing, the legal requirements vary, even within the EU. Where it is permitted, the procedures and the requirements for ethical assessments also vary. In the USA, experiments with embryos or with the production of embryos are not publicly funded, but privately funded experiments are possible. Given that the legal and governance frameworks can be very different from country to country, international cooperation for projects involving gene editing of human embryos can be especially difficult.<\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"3dab5d5c-d6f7-48c0-a007-4e96963f4be1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Exercise Feedback"}],"hTag":"h2"}

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