Gene-editing act comes into law

Gene editing has become a commercial reality in England after the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act passed into law.

The act sets into motion changes to allow farmers to grow crops that are drought and disease resistant, reduce use of fertilisers and pesticides, and help breed animals that are protected from catching harmful diseases.

Precision breeding

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