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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.

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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