Gene editing: the science, the technology and the social and ethical issues it raises
21 October 2025 - 21 October 2025
7:30–8:30 pm
Region(s): Manawatu- Whanganui
Type(s): presentations
Join the Manawatū Branch of the Royal Society Te Apārangi for this talk by Emeritus Professor Barry Scott FRSNZ on gene editing.
This talk will provide an overview of the science and technology of gene editing, the social, ethical and other issues it raises, the implications for Aotearoa New Zealand and some of the future challenges that lie ahead.
Gene editing has made it easier to make targeted changes in the genomes of animals, plants and microorganisms, with huge potential benefits in many sectors including healthcare, agriculture and conservation.
However, public understanding and any consensus on how this technology might be used lags behind the technological advances.
Location: Palmerston North Central Library, George Street, Palmerston North
For more information: https://www.royalsociety.org.nz/events/barry-scott/
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