Human Germline Genome Modification and the Right to Science: A Comparative Study of National Laws and Policies Introduction

Andrea Boggio, Cesare Romano, Jessica Almqvist, “Introduction”, in Andrea Boggio/Cesare Romano/Jessica Almqvist (eds.) Human Germline Genome Modification and the Right to Science: A Comparative Study of National Laws and Policies, Cambridge, CUP (2019)

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles Legal Studies Research Paper No. 2019-25

24 Pages Posted: 29 Aug 2019

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Andrea Boggio

Bryant University

Cesare P.R. Romano

Loyola Law School Los Angeles

Jessica Almqvist

Lund University; Lund University - Faculty of Law

Date Written: August 27, 2019

Abstract

This is the Introduction to Andrea Boggio, Cesare P.R. Romano, Jessica Almqvist (eds.), Human Germline Genome Modification and the Right to Science: A Comparative Study of National Laws and Policies, Cambridge University Press, 2019. It is the version sent to the publisher, before editing. Please, cite to the published book. This chapter introduces the reader to the basics of human embryology and genetic editing, including CRISPR/Cas9 and similar genetic editing tools. Then, it explains the methodology of the book, how profiles states were chosen, what questions contributors were asked, and the general theoretical framework of the volume.

Suggested Citation

Boggio, Andrea and Romano, Cesare P.R. and Almqvist, Jessica and Almqvist, Jessica, Human Germline Genome Modification and the Right to Science: A Comparative Study of National Laws and Policies Introduction (August 27, 2019). Andrea Boggio, Cesare Romano, Jessica Almqvist, “Introduction”, in Andrea Boggio/Cesare Romano/Jessica Almqvist (eds.) Human Germline Genome Modification and the Right to Science: A Comparative Study of National Laws and Policies, Cambridge, CUP (2019), Loyola Law School, Los Angeles Legal Studies Research Paper No. 2019-25, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3443797

Andrea Boggio

Bryant University ( email )

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Cesare P.R. Romano (Contact Author)

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Jessica Almqvist

Lund University ( email )

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Lund University - Faculty of Law ( email )

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