Gene drive organisms: Warning of risks due to uncontrolled releases

Gene drive organisms: Warning of risks due to uncontrolled releases

Then, C,  Testbiotech,  2018.

The German Ministry for the Environment has in response to an open letter sent by several civil society organisations issued a statement very critical of genetically engineered organisms carrying a so-called gene drive. The ministry announced that it will take action on an international level to make sure that the associated risks are fully investigated.