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Are genetically engineered papaya trees accelerating the spread of plant viruses?
Transgenic trees are spreading beyond the plantations
A new study published by Chinese researchers has shown that genetically engineered papaya trees are increasingly spreading beyond the plantations. This has also been observed on the island of…
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European basic patents on CRISPR/Cas gene scissors withdrawn
Patent holders request the revocation of their patents
Who was the first to invent CRISPR/Cas gene scissors technology used to cut DNA at a targeted site? While there were several competing research teams involved in the invention,…
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Corteva continues to focus on herbicide-resistant and insecticidal plants
New genetic engineering (NGT) used as a tool to speed up ‘old genetic engineering’
The US company Corteva Agrisciences (previously DowDuPont/Pioneer) is using the CRISPR/Cas gene scissors to produce more transgenic plants that are resistant to herbicides and toxic for insects. After the…