By CARL ZIMMER Originally Published on NYTimes.com In 2013, scientists discovered a new way to precisely edit genes — technology called Crispr that raised all sorts of enticing … [Read more...]
Gene Drives: The Scientific Case for a Complete and Perpetual Ban
Several of the new technologies mentioned in this report are being used in the genetic engineering of trees such as the American chestnut. This article from Independent Science News gives a thorough … [Read more...]
160 Groups Call for Moratorium on New Genetic Extinction Technology at UN Convention
Global Justice Ecology Project co-signed on the letter related to this SynBioWatch release. CANCUN, MEXICO – This week, international conservation and environmental leaders are calling on … [Read more...]
Organic Standards Will Exclude Next Generation of GMOs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Organic Standards Board voted unanimously on Friday to update U.S. organic standards to exclude ingredients derived from next generation genetic engineering and gene … [Read more...]
Sweden Approves Field Trials of Gene Edited Poplars
Note: For a detailed list of articles and reports on the dangers and risks of CRISPR and other emerging GE technologies, please click here. Will We Soon Have Genetically Engineered Forests? Via … [Read more...]
Do Researchers Have Their Heads in the Sand About Safety of Gene Editing?
Sharon Begley at StatNews.com reported on an American Society of Hematology’s workshop on genome-editing held last week in Washington, where researchers met to discuss the quickly advancing world of … [Read more...]
