University community attitudes to the use of genetic editing

Pedro Alexander Velasquez Vasconez, Wendy Teresa Abregu Olarte and Priscila Fortes

Quaestum, 2021, vol. 2

Abstract: Genetic editing has many applications in all areas of society but it can also have unpredictable consequences. The objective of this research was to study the attitudes of the university community to the use of genetic editing in agriculture, environment, health and improvement of the human species. Students completed an online questionnaire written in three languages ​​such as English, Spanish and Portuguese, which was made available in nine countries. Knowledge of words associated with the genetic editing technique increases with the level of education of the students. Doctoral students showed greater support for genetic editing in humans. There is a high degree of acceptance for genome modification techniques for purposes such as consumption, industry or health (~70%). While it had a great rejection (78%) to the genetic intervention for the improvement of physical or cognitive characteristics. Most student's express that the government should regulate and invest in research on genetic editing. Most students are optimistic or slightly optimistic about advances in this technology, especially for the benefit of health and the agricultural sector. This research provides an overview of students' opinion of the genetic editing and serves as a basis for future studies.

Keywords: Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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