The degree of experimental freedom in research is not the only thing at stake, however. At
issue is public trust in the institution of science itself. Similar policy challenges arose when …

In 2018, during the Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing in Hong Kong,
Jiankui He shocked the world by announcing the birth of two children whose genomes he …

Genome editing, also known as gene editing, refers to a group of powerful technologies that
allow scientists to modify an organism's DNA. These technologies enable precise changes …

In the wake of controversy over human embryonic gene-editing with CRISPR/Cas9
technology, scientists have looked repeatedly to the 1975 Asilomar Conference on …

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service within the United Stated Department of
Agriculture (USDA) recently updated the biotechnology regulations (7 CFR Part 340) under …

At the intersection of emerging technologies and international affairs, one of the most
provocative areas is the applications of advanced genetic engineering. The COVID-19 …

This article discusses the contingencies and complexities of CRISPR. It outlines key
problems regarding off-target effects and replication of experimental work that are important …

As scientific research pushes the boundaries of knowledge, new discoveries and
technologies often raise ethical and social questions. Public responses vary from surprise, to …

The Asilomar conference on genetic engineering in 1975 has long been pointed to by
scientists as a model for internal regulation and public engagement. In 2015, the organizers …

Abstract Purpose of Review Clinicians, clinical researchers, and the general public all need
to consider the implications of rapid advances in gene editing technology, which have given …