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Testbiotech evaluates the risks of genetic engineering from the perspective of
protecting humans, nature, animals and the environment.
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Ecologists against lowering safety standards for releases of genetically engineered microbes
European network and the German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation are taking position against plans of the EU Commission
Working groups of the Ecological Society of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (GFÖ) and of the European Ecological Federation (EEF) published a statement on a recent proposal of the European…
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No fast-track releases of genetically engineered viruses!
A new Testbiotech backgrounder explains why genetically engineered viruses cannot be categorised as ‘low-risk’
The European Commission is proposing fast-track approvals of genetically engineered viruses. The proposal would apply to several hundred species which, in their natural forms, pose a significant risk to…
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Genetically engineered microbes pose simultaneous risks for humans, bees and plants
New backgrounder warns against fast-track releases
The European Commission is proposing a far-reaching deregulation of environmental releases of genetically engineered microorganisms if, in their natural forms, they are considered as safe. Testbiotech research shows that…
