What could go wrong? Analyzing the merits and consequences of gene drives

Credit: Andrea Ucini
Credit: Andrea Ucini

ISAAA Inc., in partnership with the Outreach Network for Gene Drive Research, launched a policy brief that tackles the importance of science-based and case-by-case risk assessment for gene drives.

The policy brief, titled Risk Assessment for Gene Drive Organisms, is the first of a series that aims to present proposed policy options that address issues relating to gene drive technology. The following questions were answered in the first policy brief:

  • What is a risk assessment?
  • Who oversees gene drive research?
  • Are we ready to assess the risk and benefits from gene drive technologies?
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The brief recommends that risk assessments must be consistent with the principle of case-by-case assessment since there are various types of gene drive constructs developed for different applications and contexts. The involvement of stakeholders must also be considered as a vital part of the process to address their concerns appropriately.

Download the policy brief from the ISAAA Inc. website for more details.

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