Opponents of research using animals are less likely to see animal biotechnology as appropriate | Pew Research Center

August 13, 2018

Most Americans Accept Genetic Engineering of Animals That Benefits Human Health, but Many Oppose Other Uses

Opponents of research using animals are less likely to see animal biotechnology as appropriate

Opponents of research using animals are less likely to see animal biotechnology as appropriate

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Most Americans Accept Genetic Engineering of Animals That Benefits Human Health, but Many Oppose Other Uses
Americans’ views on genetic engineering of animals vary widely by its intended purpose
Men, those with high science knowledge and those low in religiosity are more inclined to see these varied uses of animal biotechnology as appropriate
Opponents of research using animals are less likely to see animal biotechnology as appropriate
Objections to genetically engineering mosquitoes to prevent disease include potential harm to ecosystem
Objections to genetic engineering for human organ transplant include concern for animals, risk to humans
Objections to genetic engineering for more nutritious meat include risk to human health and animal welfare
Objections to genetic engineering to bring back extinct species include risk to ecosystem
Objections to genetic engineering of aquarium fish raise questions about need, benefit
Men, those with high science knowledge and those low in religiosity are more inclined to see these varied uses of animal biotechnology as appropriate