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Call to protect the environment from synthetic organisms
Synthetic Biology aims to create completely artificial organisms. Possible applications range from medical purposes and the production of biological weapons to agriculture and energy production. There are concerns about…
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Signs of food toxicity in genetically engineered eggplant (Brinjal)
Commercial planting in India currently barred
Plans for India’s first genetically engineered crop for human consumption have triggered a safety report that reveals signs of food toxicity. According to this study prepared independently from industry,…
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Signature petition calling for regulation of Synthetic Biology: First results – Call for legal initiatives
Munich, 8. January 2011. About 5000 people have already signed the petition “Call to protect the environment from synthetic organisms”. The Testbiotech initiative began in June 2010 and is…