
Tag Archives Genetic engineering

EU seeks revised GMO rules to loosen curbs on gene-edited crops
Countries including Canada have put gene-edited plants at a lower regulatory level than GMOs, but the conversation has been ongoing in the EU

Comment: Genetic frontiers pushed back
What is gene editing and how could it shape our future?

Health Canada decision adds fuel to gene editing debate
Proponents say gene editing will allow faster innovation. Opponents say it’s potentially dangerous and may undermine trust

Editorial: New innovations are exciting — but don’t expect them to feed the world

Comment: With gene editing, let’s not repeat the same mistakes
Consumers will reap many benefits from this new technology, but their needs should be respected
England to ease regulations on gene editing in agricultural research
Canada signatory to biotechnology support statement
Twenty-eight countries support the call for minimizing trade disruption related to biotech crops

Academics say GM wheat possible subversion
No one has offered an explanation for wheat to appear after 17 years, and far from its original plot

GM wheat in Alberta raises questions
CFIA stresses what’s most important is Canada’s commercial wheat and seed system are GM-free

Documentary takes off the gloves on GMO debate
GMOs have been a lightning rod for controversy, but documentary ‘Food Evolution’ argues that science has been the underdog in the debate