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What is a genetically modified organism?

What is a genetically modified organism?

17 July 2020

A genetically modified organism (GMO) is usually defined as an organism whose DNA has been altered by genetic engineering.

seed sowing

To feed 11 billion people, we must share crop seeds as a common good

23 January 2019

Patent-free seeds can diversify our food supply and fight climate change, say Johannes Kotschi and Bernd Horneburg

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