Gene Editing

The commercialization of gene-edited wheat in China will secure its food security. Pic: GettyImages/Ackert Bueckert

China approves safety of gene-edited wheat

By Gill Hyslop

The Chinese government has granted approval for the production of the country’s inaugural gene-edited wheat variety, a significant step towards the commercialization of genetically modified (GM) food crops.

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EU Commission consults on gene editing policy study

By Jane Byrne

A meeting in Brussels on Monday [February 10] saw the EU Commission consult a body of stakeholders in relation to a policy study it will carry out to determine the status of new gene editing techniques in Europe, following a request from MEPs last year....