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Gene-editing law paves way for tech to be used in animals

A NEW law that allows plants to be genetically edited will serve as a stepping stone towards the technology being used in animals.

The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 passed into law on 23 March, its main aim to reinforce food security. In other words, allowing drought- and diseaseresistant crops

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