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First results from US CRISPR gene editing on human embryos

2 August 2017

The revolutionary CRISPR genome editing technique could be used safely to prevent some genetic diseases, according to the first embryo study conducted in the US

Modified maize that kills with RNA is given go-ahead in the US

28 June 2017

Monsanto's SmartStax Pro, which kills a specific insect pest using RNA interference, has been approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency

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First results from US CRISPR gene editing on human embryos

Modified maize that kills with RNA is given go-ahead in the US

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