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Farmed animal breeding

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Genome Editing and Farmed Animal Breeding: Ethical and Legal Considerations

ekonstantinidou@ihu.edu.gr

en

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0

2023-12-21

This dissertation was written as part of the MSc in Bioeconomy: Biotechnology and Law at the University Centre of International Programmes of Studies of the International Hellenic University, in Thessaloniki, Greece. The emergence of innovative tools in biotechnology together with a sustainable and ethical food supply chain can contribute to the complex challenges in the food and farming sector, where there is an urgent call for more protein-based food. Genome editing (GE) can significantly improve the speed of meeting increased productivity needs in livestock breeding. Purpose – This work aims to identify and examine ethical and l50egal questions in GE farmed animals and its rationale is attributed to the paucity of research in this research area, given the recent developments in biological research and biotechnology. Originality – This work is, at the moment, among limited international literature on the subject and among the first works in Greece. Methodology – The integrative review is considered suitable for this dissertation, which examines a newly emerging topic. The purpose is to critically synthesise research findings and creatively combine perspectives from different research fields. Discussion and Limitations – Limitations included the lack of previous studies in this field, the broad formation of research objectives and focus of research on already existing and not primary data. The research clearly illustrates that the global food and farming system currently operates unsustainably and in a morally indispensable way. Conclusions and Future Research Recommendations – A multidisciplinary approach will reinforce the proactive assessment of the novel technologies and their socio-ethical implications. On this basis, it is recommended that future research focuses on a comprehensive regulatory framework with appropriate bioethics standards that reflects public perceptions and integrates essential socio-economic factors. Keywords: genome editing; farmed animal breeding; ethics; law; public perceptions

Mollaki, Vasiliki

ihu