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

Author:   Arnim von Gleich ,  Winfried Schröder
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2020
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9783030389338


Pages:   256
Publication Date:   24 April 2020
Format:   Hardback
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Gene Drives at Tipping Points: Precautionary Technology Assessment and Governance of New Approaches to Genetically Modify Animal and Plant Populations


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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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Author:   Arnim von Gleich ,  Winfried Schröder
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2020
Weight:   0.582kg
ISBN:  

9783030389338


ISBN 10:   3030389332
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   24 April 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Technology Characterisation.- Gene Drives Touching Tipping Points.- Vulnerability Analysis of Ecological Systems.- Case Studies.- Modelling.- Alternative Techniques and Options for Risk Reduction of Gene Drives.- Limits of Knowledge & Tipping Points in the Risk Assessment of Gene Drive Organisms.- Steps towards a precautionary risk governance of SPAGE technologies including Gene-Drives.

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