"Gene-editing technologies are new, and scientists are still trying to refine them and understand their effects. Worryingly, an increasing number of scientific studies show that gene editing is not precise and produces unintended DNA mutations..." gmwatch.org/en/news/latest… #NewGMO
With food plants: "the effects of unintended on-site and off-target mutations brought about by gene-editing tools, especially #CRISPR, will result in an altered pattern in gene function. This could result in a changed biochemistry leading to unexpected toxicity or allergenicity."
The scientists conclude, "De-regulating gene-editing in food, crops & livestock, particularly at this early stage, would be irresponsible and premature and would pose unacceptable risks to public health and the environment, as well as risking our trading relationships." #NewGMO
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