Global Observatory
for Genome Editing
Genome editing raises fundamental questions about the dignity and integrity of human life.
Our mission
Resources
A curated collection of work centrally related to genome editing and other technologies bearing on the human future.
Perspectives
Commentaries and research illuminating diverse approaches to governing technologies that could alter the meaning of being human.
Convenings
Convenings organized by the Observatory to promote border-crossing exchanges on science, technology, and the human future.
Recent News
Featured Convening
A Question of Life
The Global Observatory aims to expand the conversations around concepts and norms concerning human life and dignity. Where human life begins and how lives become worthy of state protection are in flux around the world.
Featured Perspective
14-Day Rule
Where do we draw the line between a cluster of cells and a human being?