Switzerland Drafts New Law on NBTs |
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On April 2, 2025, Switzerland's Federal Council released a proposal for the Breeding Technologies Act (BTA) to ease restrictions on plants developed through new genomic techniques such as CRISPR. The bill also aims to strengthen Switzerland's position as a hub for agricultural innovation and cultivation.
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Treating NGTs as Conventional Products May Improve Market Acceptance |
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A study from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore) analyzed consumer attitudes toward foods developed using New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), focusing on how labeling influences purchase intention. The findings provide significant insights into the approaches that could boost market acceptance of NGT products.
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Experts Develop COVID-19 Vaccine from Rice |
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Yangzhou University researchers in China developed a rice-derived SARS-CoV-2 glycoprotein S1 subunit vaccine. The results are reported in the Plant Biotechnology Journal.
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A biweekly update on gene editing research, regulations, and impact
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| A monthly update on gene drive research and development provided by ISAAA in collaboration with the Outreach Network for Gene Drive Research |
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