Gene drives on the horizon : advancing science, navigating uncertainty, and aligning research with public values

Gene drives on the horizon advancing science, navigating uncertainty, and aligning research with public values

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"Research on gene drive systems is rapidly advancing. Many proposed applications of gene drive research aim to solve environmental and public health challenges, including the reduction of poverty and the burden of vector-borne diseases, such as malaria and dengue, which disproportionately impac...

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Autor principal: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.) (author)
Autores Corporativos: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.), author (author), Workshop on the Science, Ethics, and Governance Considerations for Gene Drive Research (-), Committee on Gene Drive Research in Non-Human Organisms: Recommendations for Responsible Conduct
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, District of Columbia : The National Academies Press 2016.
Materias:
Genetic engineering > Moral and ethical aspects > Congresses.
Genetic engineering > Health aspects > Congresses.
Transgenic organisms > Risk assessment > Congresses.
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009610904006719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction
  • The state of knowledge of the molecular biology, population genetics, and ecology of gene-drive modified organisms
  • Case studies to examine questions about gene-drive modified organisms
  • Charting human values
  • Phased testing and scientific approaches to reducing potential harms of gene drives
  • Assessing risks of gene-drive modified organisms
  • Engaging communities, stakeholders, and publics
  • Governing gene drive research and applications
  • Gene drives on the horizon: overarching considerations
  • Glossary
  • Acronyms
  • Appendix A: Agenda for the Workshop on the Science, Ethics and Governance Considerations for Gene Drive Research
  • Appendix B: List of gene drive webinars
  • Appendix C: Mosquito control strategies
  • Appendix D: Rodent control strategies
  • Appendix E: A brief history of ecological risk assessment
  • Appendix F. Biographical sketches of Committee members.

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