Identifying key developments, issues and questions relating to techniques of genome editing with engineered nucleases.

Newson, A.J.; Wrigley, A

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Report, Technical

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Newson, A.J.
Wrigley, A

Abstract

This paper discusses scientific, ethical and governance aspects of genome editing with engineered nucleases. First, the scientific state of the art for three major genome editing techniques and their current applications in humans, animals and plants are discussed. Ethical concepts and issues arising from these technologies are then identified. The next section raises considerations pertaining to governance of genome editing. Finally, questions for the Council to consider are raised.This paper discusses scientific, ethical and governance aspects of genome editing with engineered nucleases. First, the scientific state of the art for three major genome editing techniques and their current applications in humans, animals and plants are discussed. Ethical concepts and issues arising from these technologies are then identified. The next section raises considerations pertaining to governance of genome editing. Finally, questions for the Council to consider are raised.
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Date

2015-01-01

Publisher

Nuffield Council on Bioethics

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Other

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permission received from Ranveig Svenning Berg, Communications Officer, Nuffield Council on Bioethics, 2 Apr 15

Faculty/School

Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Health Ethics

Citation

Newson, A.J., Wrigley A. 2015 Identifying key developments, issues and questions relating to techniques of genome editing with engineered nucleases. Commissioned and peer-reviewed background briefing paper. London: Nuffield Council on Bioethics.