Science currently seems to be in a crisis regarding its public perception. Various opinion polls indicate a loss of credibility and trustworthiness. This is particularly evident in issues related to current technological developments such as nuclear technology, mobile communication, or genetic engineering. Here, societal resistance often stands in stark contrast to the scientific optimism. Public risk perception is determined not only by the characteristics of the discussed risks but also by the credibility and trustworthiness of the societal institutions representing those risks. Based on this, this book highlights societal debates about genetic engineering in Switzerland and the USA. The focus is directed towards three aspects: events that trigger risk debates, collaboration between...