Gene-editing bill: encouraging innovation or adding complexity?

The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill, announced in the Queen’s Speech this month, aims to take advantage of the UK’s post-Brexit position and relax the regulation around precision breeding.

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WHO to begin working on gene editing research registry