Caution required for handling genome editing technology

Motoko Araki; Kumie Nojima; Tetsuya Ishii

doi:10.1016/j.tibtech.2014.03.005

Caution required for handling genome editing technology

Trends Biotechnol. 2014 May;32(5):234-7. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2014.03.005.

Authors

Motoko Araki¹, Kumie Nojima², Tetsuya Ishii³

Affiliations

¹ Office of Health and Safety, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0808, Japan.
² Molecular Imaging Center, National Institute of Radiological Sciences, Chiba 263-8555, Japan.
³ Office of Health and Safety, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0808, Japan. Electronic address: tishii@general.hokudai.ac.jp.

PMID: 24767735
DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2014.03.005

Abstract

Genome-editing technology, although a robust tool for genetic engineering, is creating indistinct regulatory boundaries between naturally occurring and modified organisms. However, researchers must act with caution in research and development to avoid misleading society. Furthermore, appropriate regulations should be proactively discussed and established for handling genome-editing technology.

MeSH terms

Health Policy*
Metabolic Engineering / methods*
Metabolic Engineering / standards*
Organisms, Genetically Modified*