New study on gene editing in wildlife finds people are wary

(University of Central Florida) The applications of CRISPR based genetic engineering tools range from changing colors in butterfly wings to developing gene therapies that might one day cure or prevent human diseases. Some scientists are also setting their sights on new uses -- saving endangered species and possibly eliminating invasive ones to manage wildlife populations for conservation. However, a University of Central Florida researcher and her colleagues have found that people living in the US are wary of using this technology to achieve wildlife conservation goals.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news