The newly discovered tools for genome editing promise a revolution in medicine and life science. A recent study, however, points to unexpected side-effects. While the study is widely deemed to be deficient, it shows how fragile the confidence in CRISPR is.

Nikolaus Knoepffler on Genome Editing and Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis. Conference „Ethics of Genome Editing“, University of Jena.

Joint one-day event on the Ethics of Genome-Editing. Ethical, Social, and Legal Aspects. November 21, 2016 in Jena, Germany. 

In light of its therapeutic prospects, GAEI board member Julian Savulescu argues for the moral endorsement of gene-editing on human embryos

Mary Dobbs explains why it’s currently impossible for many EU member states to consistently „opt-out“ of GM cultivation, given that they are highly dependant on imported GM feed and crops.

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