Topics: Future developments

The science review centres on particular scientific topics being debated widely by the science community and others. The Forum closed for contributions on 15 October.

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This section of the science review considers future developments in the science of genetic modification - the traits that might be introduced, the organisms that might be modified and the methodological advances that could simplify risk assessment or the regulation of this technology. What are the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead and what are the time scales? Can GM crops be developed which have significant health advantages for our human populations, whether in the UK or overseas?

If you are interested in this aspect of the science review, you are encouraged to visit the economics component of the GM dialogue at www.strategy.gov.uk/2002/gm/summ.shtml

Links

Overview of current biotechnological developments, with observations on potential benefits and risks, published by the AEBC in April 2002 (Agriculture and Environment Biotechnology Commission)
http://www2.aebc.gov.uk/aebc/horizon_scanning_study.pdf

Contributions

Contributions we have received on this topic are indexed on a separate page