Government genetic modification consultation looks at allowing gene editing

Defra minister Lord Gardiner of Kimble has confirmed the Government will launch a public consultation this autumn on post-Brexit regulation of precision breeding techniques such as gene editing.

by Matthew Appleby
Lord Gardiner - credit: Chris McAndrew (CC by 3.0)
Lord Gardiner - credit: Chris McAndrew (CC by 3.0)

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