Advanced Gene Editing: CRISPR-Cas9

Gallo, Marcy E. ; Sargent, John F., Jr. ; Sarata, Amanda K. ; Cowan, Tadlock

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Science policy;    Research and development;    Research ethics;    Genetic engineering;    Biotechnology;   

RP-ID  :  R44824
RP-ID  :  R44824_2017Apr28

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report describes a new gene editing technology, known as CRISPR-Cas9, with the potential to revolutionize genetic engineering and the biotechnology industry. The report then provides information on the potential economic benefits of the technology and identifies some issues for congressional consideration, including the regulation of current and future products, national security concerns, and ethical and societal issues surrounding the use of the technology.