Genome Editing Offers Solutions to GHG Emission Problems |
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Gene-editing tools are now unlocking new strategies to improve natural and agricultural carbon sinks, limit emissions from agriculture and other major sectors contributing to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and revolutionize biofuels. These are discussed by David Hart, Robert Rozansky, and Val Giddings in their article published in the Genetic Literacy Project.
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Higher Income Nations See Harm in GM Food; Lower Income Countries Think they Help People |
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The Lloyd's Register Foundation World Risk Poll conducted by Gallup in the second half of 2019 reveals that up to 60 percent of people worldwide are worried the food they eat will harm them in the next two years. More than half of the survey participants also expect that they will be seriously harmed in the coming years by eating unsafe food. Gallup interviewed 150,000 people in 142 countries.
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A biweekly update on genome editing research, regulations, and impact
produced by ISAAA Inc. |
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A monthly update on gene drive research and development provided by ISAAA in collaboration with the Outreach Network for Gene Drive Research |
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GM APPROVAL UPDATES |
- Turkey approved the maize event MON87427 for feed.
- Australia and New Zealand approved the wheat event HB4 for food.
- The USA approved the canola event NS-B5ØØ27-4 for food and feed.
- Canada approved canola event LBFLFK for food.
- The USA approved canola event LBFLFK for food and feed.
- The USA approved soybean event GMB151 for cultivation.
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