"I bet you won't": The science-society wager on gene editing techniques
EMBO Rep. 2016 Mar;17(3):279-80.
doi: 10.15252/embr.201541935.
Epub 2016 Feb 7.
- PMID: 26882553
- PMCID: PMC4772984
- DOI: 10.15252/embr.201541935
Abstract
By proposing a moratorium on human germ line editing using CRISPR, scientists have entered an all‐or‐nothing wager with public opinion. A better approach would be to convene a rational and broad discussion of the fair and ethical application and regulation of gene editing and other new technologies.
Publication types
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
- CRISPR-Cas Systems
- Gene Targeting / adverse effects
- Gene Targeting / ethics*
- Gene Targeting / methods
- Genetic Engineering / adverse effects
- Genetic Engineering / ethics*
- Genetic Engineering / legislation & jurisprudence
- Public Opinion*