Episode 59
Genes, laws and Brexit
We hear a lot about genetic modification and how it's being used to improve agriculture. But who decides whether modified crops can be grown? Do new gene editing techniques like CRISPR count as GM? And what happens to these regulations when...
Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists · Will Tingle
January 14, 201729m 16s
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Show Notes
We hear a lot about genetic modification and how it's being used to improve agriculture. But who decides whether modified crops can be grown? Do new gene editing techniques like CRISPR count as GM? And what happens to these regulations when the UK leaves the EU? Plus, our gene of the month comes with a tale behind it. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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naked scientistsgeneticslegislationEUUKBrexitgenesgene editingGM foodGM cropsgenetic modificationretrovirusesdachshund