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Mice with two mums – Expert Reaction

Mice with two mums – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 October 201808 February 2019

Researchers from China have bred healthy mice with two mums (and no dad) that went on to have normal pups […]

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Gene editing in primary industries – In The News

Gene editing in primary industries – In The News

In the News  |  Published: 05 October 201811 February 2019

New Zealand has historically had a conservative approach to gene editing, but embracing gene editing technology could allow us to […]

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Gene editing in primary industries – Expert Reaction

Gene editing in primary industries – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 04 October 201808 February 2019

A new discussion paper evaluates the potential uses of gene editing for New Zealand’s primary industries. New Zealand has historically […]

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Mozzies knocked out with gene drive – Expert Reaction

Mozzies knocked out with gene drive – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 25 September 201808 February 2019

UK researchers say they’ve successfully used a CRISPR-based gene drive to cause the collapse of a population of caged malaria-carrying […]

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EU court rules GMO laws apply to gene-edited plants – Expert Reaction

EU court rules GMO laws apply to gene-edited plants – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 26 July 201808 February 2019

Europe’s highest court has ruled that gene-edited crops should be subject to the same stringent regulations as genetically modified organisms. […]

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Regulator asks how food editing by new genetic techniques should be treated – Expert Reaction

Regulator asks how food editing by new genetic techniques should be treated – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 February 201808 February 2019

Planning for future GM foods coming down the line, the food safety regulator, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is […]

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