Gene Technology Bill debated

Gene tech bill could ‘cede control’ to overseas influence, says Fonterra

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Systematic comparison of germline variant calling pipelines cross multiple next-generation sequencers

The development and innovation of next generation sequencing (NGS) and the subsequent analysis tools have gain popularity in scientific researches and clinical diagnostic applications. Hence, a systematic comparison of the sequencing platforms and variant calling pipelines could provide significant guidance to NGS-based scientific and clinical genomics. In this study, we compared the performance, concordance and operating efficiency of 27 combin…

Council of the EU Agrees on Negotiating Mandate on Plants Obtained by New Genomic Techniques

EU Council backs regulation on genomic plants, setting Category 1 and 2 rules for labeling, patents, and cultivation. Negotiations with EP to follow

Gene Technology Bill debated

Hearings are underway on the government's Gene Technology Bill, which overhauls the regulatory regime governing the use of gene technology.

Testbiotech today publishes a report on applications of new genetic engineering (NGT) to vertebrates that serve the production of food. For the authors, the focus is on the perspective of the protection of animals, humans and the environment. The report is a contribution to the ongoing discussion on the future regulation and risk assessment of NGT animals. With the new genetic engineering, genetic changes can be achieved in vertebrates that go b…

Today's University of Bonn is about genetics - because the so-called Crispr-Whisper roadshow will stop at the university from today until Thursday. It is about CRISPR-Cas, the so-called gene scissors. This is a revolutionary process with which DNA can be specifically changed.