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Planned EU deregulation of NGT plants in conflict with international law
An expert opinion commissioned by the German government and an in-depth Testbiotech analysis show it contravenes international obligations
An expert opinion commissioned by the German government shows that the planned deregulation of plants obtained from new genetic engineering (new genomic techniques, NGTs) is in conflict with international…
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Switzerland in favour of more precaution and freedom of choice in new genetic engineering
Draft Swiss federal legislation could also be a model for the EU
The draft Swiss federal legislation on plants obtained from new genomic techniques (NGTs) was presented and released for consultation at the beginning of April. The Federal Council proposal gives…
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The genetically engineered wolf is casting its shadow
New generation of transgenic animals poses risks for the environment
The US company, Colossal Biosciences, is claiming to have brought back an extinct species, the ‘dire wolf’. This species (Canis dirus) became extinct over 10,000 years ago and is…