'Significant milestone' as gene editing bill set into law

The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act has received Royal Assent to become an Act of Parliament, following almost nine months of debate across both Houses of Parliament.

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'Significant milestone' as gene editing bill set into law

The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act has received Royal Assent to become an Act of Parliament, following almost nine months of debate across both Houses of Parliament. Farmers are one step...

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