Caution required for handling genome editing technology.
Genome-editing technology, although a robust tool for genetic engineering, is creating indistinct regulatory boundaries between naturally occurring and modified organisms. However, researchers must act with caution in research and development to avoid misleading society. Furthermore, appropriate regulations should be proactively discussed and established for handling genome-editing technology.
Office of Health and Safety, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0808, Japan.
Motoko
M
Araki
Molecular Imaging Center, National Institute of Radiological Sciences, Chiba 263-8555, Japan.
Kumie
K
Nojima
Office of Health and Safety, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0808, Japan. Electronic address: tishii@general.hokudai.ac.jp.
Tetsuya
T
Ishii
D006291:Health Policy; D060847:Metabolic Engineering / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards*; D030781:Organisms, Genetically Modified