title: Ethical issues in biotechnology.
abstract: New ethical questions have arisen from our ability to intervene in the structure of the genome. Responsible use of this technique requires ethical evaluation in which experts, potential beneficiaries and the general public should all participate. The examples of genetically modified food and of human genetics help to illustrate the issues involved.
authors.affiliation: Queens' College, University of Cambridge, UK.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Polkinghorne
mesh_terms: D001675:Bioethics; D001709:Biotechnology / Q000941:ethics*; D004784:Environmental Monitoring; D005818:Genetic Engineering; D005826:Genetics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D011639:Public Opinion