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CRISPR gene-editing
Coverage of CRISPR gene-editing in the Nexus archive.
- Opinion: New human embryo editing advances require tough conversations on ethical boundaries
The article discusses recent advances in human embryo genome editing using CRISPR technology, including a new preprint on base editing from Dieter Egli's lab at Columbia. Despite these scientific developments, ethical questions about the use of such technologies remain unresolved.
- CRISPR gene-editing for crops: Precision tool or new risk?
The EU is considering relaxing regulations on crops developed with Novel Genetic Techniques. Supporters claim the technology can help farmers combat climate change, while critics warn of insufficiently understood risks.