04-05-2017 01:46 via science.org.au

'Evolution-bending' gene editing technology—do the potential benefits outweigh the risks? - Australian Academy of Science

'Evolution-bending' gene editing technology—do the potential benefits outweigh the risks?
Australian Academy of Science
The Academy has released a discussion paper on new gene-editing technologies that override natural selection. 'Gene drive' technology allows scientists to manipulate the DNA of small plants or animals in a way that forces or 'drives' inheritance of ...
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