Top genetic scientists from all around the world met in New York last week and put together a list of guidelines to help navigate the ethical minefield of human genetic modifications.
The summit was prompted by the development of a new genetic editing technique called CRISPR-cas9.
The technique is a relatively simple way of cutting and pasting sections of DNA.
Nine to Noon speaks to Dr Geoff Nichol, The Executive Vice-President, Research and Development at Sangamo BioSciences.