Gene Editing

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Gene Editing

Very soon, some of the food you eat may be made using gene-edited (GE) crops. These are crops whose genes have been changed by scientists to make them more nutritious or resistant to diseases. Some people think this is a good idea, while others are against it. After reading this article you will be ready to make up your own mind.

First of all – what exactly is a gene?

You are a very special person – there is nobody else quite like you.The secret to what makes you unique is a chemical called DNA, which is found locked up in every cell in your body.