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american chestnuts gene editing

How gene editing could fight chestnut tree blight and avert extinction

In the early 20th century, an exotic fungus nearly drove the American chestnut out of existence. Researchers say today it's functionally extinct.
Assisting evolution: How far should we go to help species adapt?
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Assisting evolution: How far should we go to help species adapt?

An Australian project to help threatened marsupial species adapt to avoid predatory cats is among a host of 'assisted evolution' efforts based on the premise that it is no longer enough to protect species from change.

Gene editing of crops and livestock

Gene editing of crops and livestock may soon be permitted in England

Government has launched consultation to change current strict EU rules.

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As the planet warms, unusual crops could become climate saviors
ensia.com

As the planet warms, unusual crops could become climate saviors

What role can lesser-known crops that thrive under adversity play in efforts to make our global food supply more resilient to climate change?

Rebooting food

Rebooting food

Welcome to the brave new world of food, where scientists are battling a global time-bomb of climate change, water scarcity, population growth and soaring obesity rates to find new ways to feed the future.
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