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Gene editing: why scientists need to be part of the conversation

Opinion | 15 min READ

Gene editing: why scientists need to be part of the conversation


With the UK no longer a member of the European Union, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has opened a public consultation on the regulation of gene editing in England. We spoke to Synthetic Biology Group Leader, Dr Nicola Patron about her view of the debate and why it’s important for scientists to share their expertise with policymakers.

  • 26 January 2021
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