Japan to switch from neutral to encouraging stance on genetic engineering of human embryos.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/japan-set-to-allow-gene-editing-in-human-embryos/

Japan has issued draft guidelines that allow the use of gene-editing tools in human embryos. The proposal was released by an expert panel representing the country’s health and science ministries on 28 September.

Japan’s position on gene editing in human embryos was neutral. The proposal now encourages this kind of research, he says.