A Doomed Technology? On Gene Editing in Bavarian Livestock Agriculture, Policy Field Conflicts and Responsible Research and Innovation

The emergence of CRISPR-Cas9 has recently, for the first time, rendered the large-scale genetic modification of livestock animals such as cows, pigs, and chickens possible. Novel editing targets range from genes that curb disease vulnerabilities, increase muscle mass, or convey hornlessness, to the...

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Main Authors: Ruth Müller, Julia Feiler, Amy Clare
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Political Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpos.2022.800211/full