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
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.
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