Human Inheritable Genetic Modifications: Assessing Scientific, Ethical, Religious and Policy Issues, a report released this autumn by a 20-person committee of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (Washington, DC), recommends against germ line gene therapy for now or the immediate future. However, critics note, the panel does not recommend an outright, permanent ban against such procedures. Instead, it calls for establishing a “public body. . .to monitor and oversee research and developments” that might lead to such procedures, and it also recommends “extensive public education and discussion” to determine “societal attitudes about proceeding” with such efforts. It further calls for careful standard setting to meet safety and efficacy requirements, and also warns that “market forces. . .should be carefully assessed to ensure that adequate attention is paid to public priorities and sensibilities.”