Patents on life
Genetic engineering in agriculture: between high flying expectations and complex risks
The use of genetic engineering in agriculture requires a comprehensive technology assessment
Genome Editing: Increasing monopolisation in agriculture and breeding
Patents can also impact conventional breeding
In the discussion concerning new methods of genetic engineering, several experts are of the opinion that these new technologies are cheaper than previous genetic engineering methods and, therefore, more affordable for smaller companies and not just for the biotech giants. However, this overlooks the fact that the new methods using nucleases, such as CRISPR-Cas9, are weiterlesen