Author/Authors :
Korobko, I.V. Institute of Gene Biology RAS, russia , Georgiev, P.G. Institute of Gene Biology RAS, russia , Skryabin, K.G. The Federal Research Centre “Fundamentals of Biotechnology” RAS, russia , Kirpichnikov, M.P. Moscow State University, russia
Abstract :
Russian legislation lags behind the rapid developments witnessed in genetic engineering. Only a scientifically based and well-substantiated policy on the place of organisms that are created with the use of genetic engineering technologies and an assessment of the risks associated with them could guarantee that the breakthroughs achieved in modern genetic engineering technologies are effec-tively put to use in the real economy. A lack of demand for such breakthroughs in the practical field will lead to stagnation in scientific research and to a loss of expertise
