20 January 2022 Image New legislation granted to progress plant gene editing in UK Following the UK’s departure from the EU, DEFRA has put into place new legislation to cut bureaucracy for gene editing in plant research.
28 September 2021 Image ‘Unlocking power of gene editing to protect the natural environment’ - the Earlham Institute comments The Government has published plans for how it will support UK scientists to unlock the potential benefits of gene editing, but the Earlham Institute warns greater detail is needed along with funding commitments for plant science.
01 September 2020 Image EI’s synthetic biology team rewrites the rules on plant gene expression Fine control of plant genes revealed in breakthrough synthetic biology study
26 March 2019 Image Old for new, using ancient genetic variation to supercharge wheat Elucidating the genetic basis of biomass accumulation and radiation use efficiency in spring wheat and its role in yield potential
