Mind the gaps! Towards an ethical framework for genome editing

EMBO Rep. 2018 Feb;19(2):197-200. doi: 10.15252/embr.201745542. Epub 2017 Dec 27.

Abstract

The use of CRISPR/Cas genome editing in agriculture and medicine develops in a state of vagueness regarding regulation, trust and responsible research. The precautionary principle could provide a way for handling these uncertainties when developing safe and socially acceptable applications.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Ethics, Research*
  • Gene Editing*
  • Genomics / ethics*
  • Genomics / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Humans
  • Research