Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the creation of a center for genetic information 
N.I. Vavilov Russian President Vladimir Putin said this at a meeting on the development of genetic technologies, reports RIA Novosti.
According to Putin, legislation in the field of genetics should open up scope for scientific research and the creation of innovations in medicine, veterinary medicine and breeding. “At the same time, it is necessary to clearly define the limits of the permissible use of genetic technologies. It is about not only legal regulation, but also the observance of ethical norms, “the head of state said.
In his opinion, unique discoveries should not remain only a scientific breakthrough, but should serve people. He also noted that it is necessary to determine the procedure for the operation of the future national base of genetic information and national bioresource centers.