Regulating Scientific Research: A Constitutional Moment?

摘要: This article discusses how and to what extent a transnational societal constitution for science is emerging. It outlines specific norms rules secure the autonomy of (the 'constitutive function') as well defining limits operations with respect other social systems individuals in their environments 'limitative function'). also complex trends dynamics current system can be understood terms constitutional recalibration, which unleashed dynamism scientific technological innovation counteracted by varied array norm‐producing initiatives, such increasing importance ethics bodies research, public engagement strategies, initiatives aimed at 'open science' 'responsible research innovation'.