New genetic engineering and ‘genome editing’
“… far beyond any control or prediction”
The convergence of genetic engineering and AI: risks to biodiversity
Why plants obtained from new genetic engineering should not be deregulated
The EU Commission is currently planning extensive deregulation of plants obtained from new genetic engineering (or new genomic techniques, NGTs). This briefing explains why the proposal should be rejected.
Manipulated flowering in NGT plants: A crack in ecosystems
CRISPR technology enables comprehensive changes in flowering plants with cascading effects
AI-designed insecticidal NGT 1 plants
Background 27-05-2025
On the anniversary of the Asilomar Conference (February 1975): ten measures to effectively contain the risks of genetic engineering and synthetic biology
TESTBIOTECH Background 23 - 12 - 2024
What is a mammoth doing on mars?
Why we must protect our biosphere from genetic engineering
Input to the public consultation on the “Scientific Opinion on New developments in biotechnology applied to microorganisms”
TESTBIOTECH Background 08 – 04 – 2024 SummaryThe draft opinion issued by EFSA (2024) correctly identifies several deficiencies in current guidance for the risk assessment of genetically engineered (GE) microorganisms. New genomic techniques (NGTs, new genetic engineering) and synthetic biology will enable companies to develop a broad range of GE microorganisms. Therefore, the existing EFSA weiterlesen