Stop Genetic Engineering PHYSICIANS AND SCIENTISTS FOR
RESPONSIBLE GENETICS
PSRGNZ-Charitable Trust
affiliated to the international organisation PSRAST
Physicians and Scientists for the Responsible Application of Science and Technology		 Stop Genetic Engineering
Research by Dr Peter Wills regarding recent developments: PSRG released research by Dr Peter Wills which analyses relevant new evidence that has appeared since the Royal Commission on Genetic Modification (RCGM) delivered its report. Read our   Press Release  or check the summary or the report  in pdf. format. 

Read our OPEN LETTER 2003  to the Government.
Biotechnology has made important advances adding much of value to our scientific heritage. However, the technology of genetic engineering is seriously flawed.

Moving genes between species is changing the shape of our world. It, and the patenting of plants and animals, has extended property rights into biology, providing the potential for direct control over much of the world's agricultural production and thus its food supply.

The lack of research into the risks associated with this technology causes grave concern: e.g. transgenic crop production is in relatively uncontrolled conditions, posing bio-security and health threats to animals and humankind; the production of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals using this technology has had some success, but has also brought disasters. 

Applying the precautionary principle, keeping genetic engineering technology experimentation in strict containment, insisting on rigorous, independent, peer-reviewed testing will not have an adverse effect on truly scientific research, and may prevent a disaster more grave than any we have previously seen.

The exciting new developments in molecular genetics research must be incorporated into a wider view of biological knowledge rather than being pursued as an exclusive goal so that science will continue to make important contributions to humanity's legacy of achievements.

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Our OBJECTIVES
  • To educate the public concerning the risks of the release into the environment of genetically engineered organisms and to promote scientific research and analysis of those risks, and to educate the public on relevant matters of science and medicine.
  • To educate physicians and scientists about issues of science, medicine and technology, particularly those      involving genetics.
  • To provide scientific and medical information and analysis in the service of the public’s right to be independently informed on issues concerning genetics, including genetic engineering and biotechnology, and other relevant matters of science and technology.
  • To encourage scientists and physicians to engage in public debate on issues of science, medicine and technology, particularly those involving genetics.
 
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