Government should support gene editing research to avoid profiteering

Gene editing and bovine TB were hot topics at the Farmers Union of Wales’ Senedd manifesto launch. Abi Kay reports.

Abi Kay
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Government should support gene editing research to avoid profiteering

Gene editing and bovine TB were hot topics at the Farmers Union of Wales' Senedd manifesto launch. Abi Kay reports. Governments should invest in gene editing research to avoid profiteering by large...

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