WHO seeking feedback on governance mechanisms for gene-editing in wake of CRISPR babies. (thread)
One of the interesting questions about whether WHO should create "whistleblowing" mechanism "for the reporting of unregistered, unethical or illegal uses of human genome editing on individuals." 
Curiously, the WHO questionnaire makes no mention of a role for journalists in governance. In their list of "institutions, organizations and people [that] can play important roles" they list science fiction writers, biohackers, but not reporters!
which is ironic because journalists have been the de facto whistleblower hotlines as well as driving the governance discussion by bringing to light the facts closely held by other actors on this list (scientists governments, journals, professional organizations, funders)
Here's the list of possible mechanisms to govern genome editing. Largely leans towards scientific bureaucracy, like licensing (think a driver's license to use CRISPR), insurance, registrations, guidelines, review (END THREAD)
