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Scientists find yet more genetic errors from CRISPR gene editing
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Large structural changes were detected at on-target and off-target sites of the genome; researchers call for better screening for unintended effects
What is the relationship between pesticides and sleep disorders?
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Researchers weigh in. By Miguel Leyva, case manager at Atraxia Law
New book on COVID-19 origins was plagued by censorship
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Review and interviews with the authors by Claire Robinson
COVID-19 vaccines in lettuce and spinach?
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Researchers pocket $500,000 of taxpayer money to turn edible plants into mRNA vaccine factories. Report: Claire Robinson
New non-GMO blight-resistant potato has global importance
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Leading ag journalist hails plant breeding breakthrough, saying it "flies in the face" of Monsanto. Report: Jonathan Matthews and Claire Robinson
New GMOs pose similar or greater risks than older-style GMOs – nature conservation agency
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High risk potential requires case-by-case analysis
New resources to share on why gene editing must not be deregulated and won't solve climate change
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Take quick and easy action – your food future depends on it!
Why do GMOs for developing countries always disappoint?
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New analysis shows why hyped-up forecasts of a GMO’s potential don’t match the reality in the field – and suggests that new GM crops for Africa will also fail. Report: Claire Robinson
Glyphosate: 41 groups tell EU Commission to end use of unreliable industry studies
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Only two out of 38 glyphosate genotoxicity studies submitted by industry were found reliable
Is Boris Johnson getting cold feet on GMO deregulation plans?
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Pro-deregulation lobby is disappointed by lack of action on GMO commercialisation. Report: Claire Robinson and Jonathan Matthews
On-target effects of genome editing techniques: (Un)repaired DNA damage, a hindrance to safety and development?
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GeneWatch UK, September 2021
Trial suppresses mosquitoes using non-GMO approach
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Wolbachia bacterium sterilises male insects, preventing reproduction
Can altering the genes in our food really be safe?
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Longtime GMO critic Geoffrey Lean draws attention to troubling research findings on gene editing
Switzerland extends its GMO moratorium, explicitly covering gene-edited GM plants
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National Council must report on coexistence and liability in the event of GMO contamination within four years
Tell the European Commission: No to new GMOs
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Keep GM food out of our fields and off our plates (quick and easy action for EU and non-EU citizens)
Scotland, Wales won't follow Westminster govt on gene editing deregulation
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Both will follow the EU instead
Putting money before life
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UK government's response to public consultation on gene editing is scientifically indefensible and a slap in the face for democracy
Lab-grown meat is vapourware, expert analysis shows
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Cell-cultured meat is "a fable driven by hope, not science, and when the investors finally realise this the market will collapse"
Study shows anti-mosquito pesticide pyriproxyfen link with microcephaly
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Five years ago, GMWatch was correct to draw attention to dangers of the chemical. Report: Claire Robinson and Jonathan Matthews
Chromothripsis: Bad news for gene editing
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Discovery of "catastrophic" unintended effect of CRISPR gene editing may have caused slump in companies' stock. Report: Claire Robinson
Japan's gene-edited tomato another GMO white elephant
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Gene-edited tomato is expensive and unnecessary
New report demands moratorium on gene drives
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Agriculture and bioweapons are focus of gene drive research
Did illegal GMO rice contamination come from Indian GMO field trials?
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Academic report points to "large number of GM rice field trials" with poor biosafety controls. Report: Claire Robinson
Groups slam Commission plans to deregulate new GMOs
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Commission reportedly aims to exempt some new GMOs from safety regulations within four years and change regulation for all new GMOs within 10 years
