CRISPR gene-editing for crops: Precision tool or new risk?
17 Jun 2026, 14:29 GMT
Topic: Science
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/crispr-gene-editing-for-crops-precision-tool-or-new-risk/a-77579053?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
The EU has eased restrictions on crops developed using novel genetic techniques. While supporters say the technology could help farmers adapt to climate change, critics argue its effects remain poorly understood.