Gene drive organisms: Warning of risks due to uncontrolled releases

Gene drive organisms: Warning of risks due to uncontrolled releases

Then, C,  Testbiotech,  2018-10-12 00:00:00.

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.