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1. 573d ago

   Yes, since gene editing is essentially changing the DNA of the organism, regulations are a good idea.

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2. 572d ago

   Yes, GMO foods are okay as long as they do not have long term links to cancer and other diseases. I know for a fact the European Union is far stricter on what is allowed to be modified and what is not... moreYes, GMO foods are okay as long as they do not have long term links to cancer and other diseases. I know for a fact the European Union is far stricter on what is allowed to be modified and what is not in their food. I think the US should take a page out of the European's playbook.  Less

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3. 571d ago

   It is important that there are regulations on the use of gene editing in agriculture since this is people's food and occupations. Regulations need to be in place to make sure that accidental editing... moreIt is important that there are regulations on the use of gene editing in agriculture since this is people's food and occupations. Regulations need to be in place to make sure that accidental editing does not happen to create food that is dangerous. This would be like editing food with allergies it does not normally have, and food having higher levels of poisons. Also, that gene edited food can not be copyrighted, so it does not affect people's liveihoods as farmer's cannot control pollination. Thus, companies trying to copyright seeds/foods would affect farmer's and their lands.  Less

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