Genome-edited plants, without DNA

[Panich52]

Genome-edited plants, without DNA

The public and scientists are at odds over the safety of genetically modified (GM) food. According to a January 2015 Pew Research Center report, only 37% of the public believe that GM foods are safe,which is in stark contrast to the support from 88% of scientists. There is concern that adding DNA of different species will lead to unintended, undesirable consequences. Scientists have now created a way to genetically modify plants using CRISPR-Cas9 without the addition of DNA. Because no DNA is used in this process, the resulting genome-edited plants could likely be exempt from current GMO regulations and given a warmer reception by the public.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/10/151019123744.htm

[bkkyosemite]

1. Damnit leave our food alone!

My grandmother used to plant a garden and she cooked with the things grown. They were naturally organic and wonderful. I want them to stop messing with our food supply.

Help the poor countries by showing them how to cultivate, get water and plant crops. This whole genre about needing to feed the world with manipulated food is disgusting.

[BadgerKid]

2. I wasn't aware GMO was defined by DNA "insertion"

because, for example, removal of DNA would also cause DNA to be modified. No doubt this loophole will be exploited.

[progressoid]

3. Just posted this: CRISPR and a Hypoallergenic Peanut

http://www.democraticunderground.com/122842941