Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #newgeneticengineering, aggregated by home.social.
The @EUCommission has launched a consultation on how the new regulation on #newgeneticengineering (#NGTs) in plants should be implemented.
We argue in our submission that some of the flaws regarding environmental and health risks could still be corrected. Members of the public are also welcome to take part.
https://www.testbiotech.org/en/news/ngt-plants-correcting-flaws-of-the-eu-regulation/
WEBINAR: Last chance before plants derived from #newgeneticengineering techniques and genetically modified microorganisms are getting out of control?
On 17 June, the @europarl_en is set to hold a final vote on the planned deregulation of #NGTplants. In our webinar, we will examine some consequences for the protection of health and the environment, from a scientific perspective.
Participation is free of charge; further information can be found at:
https://www.testbiotech.org/en/events/webinar-11th-june-2026/
In addition to the #deregulation of plants derived from #newgeneticengineering (#NGTs), the @EUCommission is already planning to lower the #safetystandards for #geneticallyengineered microorganisms (#GMMOs).
JOIN IN: Remind our representatives in the @europarl_en of their responsibilities!
In the #competition for #innovation and ‚#progress‘, disruptive technologies are being promoted. The problem is: The disruptions caused by #newgeneticengineering (#NGTs) can endanger our #livelihoods and native #biodiversity.
Inform your representatives why the deregulation of new #geneticengineering must be rejected.
The @europarl_en 's Committee on the Environment votes in favour of deregulating #newgeneticengineering:
With the planned deregulation, the #EU is about to hand over its responsibilities for the safe use of the new technologies to free market forces…
https://www.testbiotech.org/en/news/carte-blanche-for-a-disruptive-technology/
Using #newgeneticengineering (#NGTs] to manipulate plant flowers so that they can be pollinated by robots?
This is just one of many examples of attempts to genetically modify plant flowers...
https://www.testbiotech.org/en/news/manipulated-flowering-in-ngt-plants-a-crack-in-ecosystems/
Media about #newgeneticengineering in plants:
Lots of opportunities and no risks?
How did such one-sidedness come about in public media discourse? We took a closer look at the coverage in @spiegel over the last few years...
https://www.testbiotech.org/en/news/the-truth-about-gene-scissors/
The plan for #deregulation of plants derived from new #geneticengineering violates international law.
#NewGE #NGT #NewGeneticEngineering #CRISPR #biodiversity #biosafety
#GeneticEngineering: Scientists from the Society for Ecology (GFÖ) call for wild plants and #ecosystems to be protected from the risks of #newgeneticengineering #NewGE #NGTs.
Support the petition now!
https://action.wemove.eu/sign/2025-4-do-not-deregulate-new-genomic-techniques-ngt-for-wild-plants-EN
#geneticallyengineered animals: According to the European Food Safety Authority @EFSA there are no new risks associated with the use of #newgeneticengineering techniques (#NGT).
In contrast, a fullness of scientific publications show that #CRISPR & Co. are likely to result in specific risks and additional animal suffering.
#NewGeneticEngineering, #ArtificialIntelligence & #OutdoorGeneticEngineering:
Largely unnoticed by the general public, a new turning point in history is currently looming. If we are too careless with these powerful technologies, we could endanger our own survival.
Please read more in our new report:
https://www.testbiotech.org/en/info-material/what-is-a-mammoth-doing-on-mars/
First approval for plants derived from #newgeneticengineering in the EU: the maize is toxic to insects, produces artificial RNA and is resistant to the herbicide #glufosinate, which is banned in the EU.
#NewGE #NGTs
https://www.testbiotech.org/en/news/first-market-approval-for-ngt-plants-in-the-eu/
#geneticallyengineered tomatoes on the shelves:
The first #CRISPR tomatoes are on the shelves in Japan. Neither the benefits nor the risks have been investigated in detail. Consumption is not recommended for pregnant women.
If #newgeneticengineering (#NewGE) is deregulated in Europe as proposed by the @EU_Commission such products could soon be on the shelves here too – without #riskassessment and without labeling.
https://www.testbiotech.org/en/news/crispr-tomatoes-now-shelves
The EU Parliament's Environment Committee approves the @EU_Commission 's proposal to largely deregulate #newgeneticengineering (#NGTs). The impact on #ecosystems and #biodiversity could be disastrous"
However, comprehensive molecular genetic data is required before a plant can be declared safe. What effect these changes will actually have, remains to be seen.
#Newgeneticengineering (NGT) – Latest news from #EUPolitics:
Rapporteur @jessicapolfjard ’s proposals would make #riskassessment for #NGT crops a rare exception. The problem with #patentsonseeds isn‘t solved either.
https://www.testbiotech.org/en/news/new-genetic-engineering-ngt-eu-parliament-maze
The EU agriculture ministers do not agree on the proposal to #deregulate #NGT plants/ #newgeneticengineering.
Several called for #riskassessment prior to authorisation.
Scientists such as the ecological society of germany, austria and switzerland warn of the consequences for the environment
https://www.testbiotech.org/en/news/new-ge-no-majority-eu-commission-proposal
Joint statement: Scientists oppose proposal from the @EU_Commission
From the perspective of the protection of health and the environment, #newgeneticengineering should not be deregulated.
#NewGE #NGTs #CRISPR #precautionaryprinciple #environmentalprotection
https://www.testbiotech.org/en/news/new-genetic-engineering-scientists-oppose-eu-commission-proposal
The cultivation of plants obtained from #newgeneticengineering (#NewGE #NGT) may put pollinators, such as #bees, at risk. The composition of NGT plants can be altered in a way that it makes the pollen unsuitable as a food source for insects.
https://www.testbiotech.org/en/news/new-genetic-engineering-pollinators-being-put-risk
Will salmon derived from #newgeneticengineering soon be released in Norway?
The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM) warns of risks. Nevertheless, the #NGT fish with artificially induced genetic defects could be released in 2024
https://www.testbiotech.org/en/news/new-ge-salmon-let-s-talk-about-risks
#NewGeneticEngineering #NGTs #NewPossibilities #NewRisks
New study: #CRISPR frequently leads to unintended genetic changes in the cells of humans and animals. However, these often remain undetected with the usual detection methods...
https://www.testbiotech.org/en/news/risks-new-genetic-engineering-testing-methods-are-decisive
The proposol of the @EU_Commission to largely deregulate #newgeneticengineering goes against science, the #precautionaryprinciple and the protection of health and the environment.
The abolition of #labelling & #riskassessment of #geneticallyengineered products on the basis of arbitrary, unclear criteria that are difficult to interpret in detail carries the risk of shaking trust in the institutions of the EU.
https://www.testbiotech.org/en/news/eu-commission-wants-exempt-many-new-ge-plants-risk-assessment
#NewGeneticEngineering (#NewGE) and its #risks: The use of #CRISPR can trigger #chromothripsis in the plant genome (#CRISPRthripsis), new research shows (preprint @biorxivpreprint).
According to documents of the @[email protected] 'leaked' last week, plants derived from #NewGE should be cultivated and put on the market in the future without testing of unintended genetic effects.