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November 22, 2013

Identifying the ecological effects of releasing genetically engineered insects
Minneapolis MN (SPX) Nov 22, 2013
University of Minnesota researchers have developed a new approach for identifying potential environmental effects of deliberate releases of genetically engineered (GE) insects. The researchers outline their approach in a paper in the journal Ecology and Evolution. The authors include professor of entomology David Andow and Aaron David, Joe Kaser, Amy Morey and Alex Roth - four graduate students who received NSF Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeships (IGERT) - the National Science ... read more

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