POSTnote by Peter Border and Marcus Dawson. It was first published on Wednesday, 23 November 2016. It was last updated on Friday, 25 November 2016.
Genome Editing
Genome editing techniques enable the targeted modification of DNA sequences within living cells. They have potential uses in biomedical research, human therapy, agriculture and to help control vector-borne diseases. This POSTnote covers current and future uses of genome editing, how it is regulated and the potential concerns that it raises.
Secondary information
- Type
- Research briefing
- Reference
- POST-PN-0541
- Subjects
- DNA Genetic engineering Diseases Genetics Genetically modified organisms Regulation Biomedical engineering
- Published by
- POST
- Link
- View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk
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- 2016-12-05 15:57:50 +0000
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