China Further Tightens Oversight Of Human Genetic Research
More Enforcement, Reviews Coming
Executive Summary
Although the latest implementing details classify many aspects of human genetic resource handling and transfer, foreign entities are severely restricted from developing gene and gene-editing therapies in China. Legal experts say the changes combined with data transfer and recent cybersecurity legislation pose additional challenges to life science companies operating in the country.
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