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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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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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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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Prof Peter Kemp on GMOs in the Hawke’s Bay

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 01 April 2016

Writing in Hawke’s Bay Today Professor Peter Kemp, Head of the Institute of Agriculture and the Environment at Massey University, […]

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Scotland to ban growing GM crops – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 10 August 201528 March 2016

Scotland plans to ban the growing of genetically modified crops with its government intending to request that the country be […]

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‘Opinion gap’ between science and public – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 January 201528 March 2016

Is GM food safe to eat? Are humans responsible for climate change? Should we use animals in research? The views […]

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EU passes new law on GM crops

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 January 201514 January 2015

The European Parliament has passed new legislation allowing member states to make up their own minds on banning genetically modified […]

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GM mosquitoes to tackle malaria – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 June 201412 June 2014

A genetic tweak that leads to mosquitoes producing mainly male offspring has the potential to rapidly knock back populations of […]

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‘Should Genetic Engineering play a part in NZ’s future?’

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 03 April 2014

“Should Genetic Engineering play a part in New Zealand’s future?” That was the question at the heart of a debate […]

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