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A Code of Ethics for Gene Drive Research.

Annas, George J.; Beisel, Chase L.; Clement, Kendell; Crisanti, Andrea; Francis, Stacy; Galardini, Marco; Galizi, Roberto; Grünewald, Julian; Immobile, Greta; Khalil, Ahmad S.; Müller, Ruth; Pattanayak, Vikram; Petri, Karl; Paul, Ligi; Pinello, Luca; Simoni, Alekos; Taxiarchi, Chrysanthi; Keith Joung, J.

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Authors

George J. Annas

Chase L. Beisel

Kendell Clement

Andrea Crisanti

Stacy Francis

Marco Galardini

Julian Grünewald

Greta Immobile

Ahmad S. Khalil

Ruth Müller

Vikram Pattanayak

Karl Petri

Ligi Paul

Luca Pinello

Alekos Simoni

Chrysanthi Taxiarchi

J. Keith Joung



Abstract

Gene drives hold promise for use in controlling insect vectors of diseases, agricultural pests, and for conservation of ecosystems against invasive species. At the same time, this technology comes with potential risks that include unknown downstream effects on entire ecosystems as well as the accidental or nefarious spread of organisms that carry the gene drive machinery. A code of ethics can be a useful tool for all parties involved in the development and regulation of gene drives and can be used to help ensure that a balanced analysis of risks, benefits, and values is taken into consideration for the interest of society and humanity. We have developed a code of ethics for gene drive research with the hope that this code will encourage the development of an international framework that includes ethical guidance of gene drive research and is incorporated into scientific practice by gaining broad agreement and adherence.

Acceptance Date Feb 10, 2021
Publication Date Feb 19, 2021
Journal The CRISPR Journal
Print ISSN 2573-1599
Publisher Mary Ann Liebert
Pages 19-24
DOI https://doi.org/10.1089/crispr.2020.0096
Publisher URL https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/crispr.2020.0096

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