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Explore our in-depth reports and policy briefings on the significant ethical issues arising from developments biomedicine and health.
  • Public engagement12th October 2022

    Public dialogue on genome editing and farmed animals

    Providing fresh insight into people’s views on precision breeding and its implications for farmed animals and our food systems.
    Food and agricultureGenomicsResearch involving animals
  • Report1st December 2021

    Genome editing and farmed animal breeding: social and ethical issues

    Examining the social and ethical issues raised by the potential use of genome editing technologies in farmed animal breeding.
    GenomicsFood and agricultureResearch involving animals
  • Public engagement10th September 2021

    Rapid online dialogue: Genome editing and farmed animals

    A commissioned rapid online dialogue exploring public views on emerging technologies.
    GenomicsFood and agricultureResearch involving animals
  • Policy briefing8th January 2020

    Meat alternatives

    This bioethics briefing note looks at the ethical and social issues around emerging meat alternatives.
    Food and agricultureBiotechnology
  • Discussion paper28th December 2003

    The use of GM crops in developing countries

    This discussion paper is a follow-up to our 1999 report on GM crops. It reviews the scientific evidence, socio-economic trends, and developments in policy, trade and regulation.
    Food and agriculture
  • Report26th May 1999

    Genetically modified crops: the ethical and social issues

    Considering the ethical, social, and regulatory issues raised by the genetic modification of crops including environmental protection, food safety and consumer choice.
    Food and agriculture