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Does NZ need an update to genetic modification rules? – Expert Reaction

Does NZ need an update to genetic modification rules? – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 June 2023

The National Party is proposing to update New Zealand’s biotechnology rules and open up access to gene editing and genetic […]

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Election 2020 – SMC science Q&A with political parties

Election 2020 – SMC science Q&A with political parties

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 11 August 202017 August 2020

The Science Media Centre put questions on key science-related issues to the political parties ahead of the General Election scheduled […]

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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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Election 2017 – SMC science Q&A with political parties

Election 2017 – SMC science Q&A with political parties

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 24 August 201723 July 2020

The Science Media Centre put questions on key science-related issues to the political parties ahead of the General Election scheduled […]

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CRISPR used to edit embryos — Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 03 August 201703 August 2018

After much speculation last week, US scientists have published a study in Nature in which they used CRISPR to edit human […]

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Local councils, medical trials and GMOs – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 02 September 201611 April 2018

UPDATED: Medical trials involving genetically modified vaccines and other GM treatments will still be allowed under planning changes Auckland and […]

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Court upholds GMO ruling – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 01 September 201611 April 2018

The High Court has upheld a ruling allowing regional councils to determine whether genetically modified organisms (GMOs) can be banned […]

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Nobels’ challenge Greenpeace over GM – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 01 July 201603 May 2017

Over 100 Nobel laureates have signed their name to an open letter challenging Greenpeace to end its opposition to genetically […]

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UPDATED: New technology blurring line on GE crops – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 18 May 201603 May 2017

Genetically engineered crops are safe, but new regulations are needed as the definition of GE organisms becomes blurred, say US academies. […]

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