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As the global population is rapidly on the rise, the pressure to ensure a sufficient supply of food is now more urgent than ever. CRISPR, a gene-editing technology, might just be our way to redefine agriculture as we know it. From extending shelf life to enhancing crop resilience, CRISPR seems to be able to address the food industry’s most pressing challenges without sacrificing environmental sustainability and consumers’ health. However, it’s undeniable that a tool as powerful as this poses some risks and questions of ethics and regulations that we should be prepared to discuss.Continue Reading