In this briefing for congressional staff, Val Giddings introduces the topic of editing genes and genomes, touches on applications in both agriculture (animals and plants) and biomedicine, and then explores some of the far reaching policy implications.

Editing Genes & Genomes

Val Giddings gave a presentation at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez on 29 June 2018. The relationship between GMOs and gene editing was discussed and their role in agricultural innovation and sustainability explored.

Gene Editing and GMOs - the Same or Different?

In a presentation to the State Agricultural & Rural Leaders Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit in Baton Rouge, LA, Val Giddings argued that the GMO labeling controversy has been rendered largely moot with the passage in 2016 of a mandatory federal disclosure requirement, though controversies can be expected as regulations to implement the law are developed.

“GM” Food Labels, Gene Editing, & the Future of Agriculture

Val Giddings presents on gene editing for climate change mitigation at an online sustainability webinar.

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Gene Editing Plants and Animals Could Help Fight Climate Change

Gene editing is unlocking new ways to enhance natural and agricultural carbon sinks, limit emissions from agriculture and other major GHG-emitting sectors, and improve biofuels. Congress should act now to open this new frontier for climate innovation.

Gene Editing: The New Frontier for Climate Innovation

The major limitation on what gene editing might accomplish would seem to be the power of human imagination.

Gene Editing Promises to Make Human Industry Sustainable

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