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Gene Drives at Tipping Points = Precautionary Technology Assessment and Governance of New Approaches to Genetically Modify Animal and Plant Populations

This open access book reports on a pilot project aiming at collecting information on the socio-ecological risks that could arise in the event of an uncontrolled spread of genetically engineered organisms into the environment. The researchers will, for instance, be taking a closer look at genetically engineered oilseed rape, genetically engineered olive flies as well as plants and animals with so-called gene drives. The book mainly adresses researchers.

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: Springer Cham., 2020

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XVIII, 256 hlm; ill., lamp.,

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English

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9783030389345

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computer

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online resource

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1

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Environmental Management
Environmental Health
Ecotoxicology

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Represents the first extensive volume dedicated to assessment, design and governance of gene drives Provides orientation for all stakeholders facing the rise in technology development and current plans to release organisms carrying gene drives Provides instructions for precautionary risk governance including low risk technology design and the integration of precautionary measures into European Regulations

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Arnim von Gleich, Winfried Schröder

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https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-38934-5

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https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-38934-5

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