Ms. Koechlin said she was convinced that humans were racing to put themselves in a position that they will ultimately regret. This pervades all areas of life on earth, food, seed, the cells of human beings. I know that. That may no longer be possible, not even in Europe. Research and development cycles shorten every year.
International competition demands swift action to remain competitive.
He is also a Socialist member of the Swiss Parliament who broke with his own party to oppose the ban. But he did not do that lightly. Explosions and fire are far more dangerous, and we use them every day. But nobody is looking at the use of genetics that way. This is a religious discussion we are having.