Transgenic Organisms, Cas9 Gene Drives, and Appropriate Safeguards
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...RNA-guided gene drives in the summer of 2014 (after extensive discussions with biosecurity experts, ecologists...gene drives intended for eventual release should consider building an appropriate immunizing reversal drive...not use them whenever applicable?Against this, consider the cost of an accidental release. Science relies...trusted to handle such a powerful technology responsibly. An accidental release would be particularly ...