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European Commission sees a bright future for New Genetic Engineering in animals
Risks for animal health, agriculture, environment, and consumers are not mentioned
In its new Livestock Strategy, the European Commission expresses hope that new genetic engineering (NGT) in animals will lead to a “win-win for both economic and environmental outcomes”. Testbiotech…
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Transgenic cotton is altering wild populations in its center of origin
Study conducted in Mexico also provides evidence of ecological impacts
In a recent study, Mexican scientists demonstrated that genetically engineered (GE) cotton continues to spread into wild native species. The researchers identified transgenic plant traits, such as insecticidal properties…
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NGT plants: the EU fails to take the right decisions
Final approval for the deregulation of plants obtained from new genetic engineering
The European Parliament has given final approval to the proposed deregulation of plants obtained from new genetic engineering (or new genomic techniques, NGT). Amendments to the regulation failed to…
