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Plant scientist explains the impact of the EU’s new gene-editing rules

The political context behind the decision, what it means for consumers, and the opportunities and risks it presents.

28-Jul-2026 - The European Union has adopted new legislation on plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques in June 2026. The new framework will apply after a two- year transition period. It distinguishes between two categories. Plants in Category 1 (NGT-1) have a limited number and type of genetic ...

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Europe: Conflicting Laws Threaten Biodiversity and Food Security

EU laws are working against the protection of pollinators that they themselves call for

22-Jul-2026 - Europe is standing in its own way when it comes to protecting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Researchers warn of serious consequences for biodiversity and food security. A new strategy paper by eight major European research consortia identifies risks to species conservation, ecosystem ...

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PFAS in medicines can often be replaced with alternatives

87 percent of PFAS-containing human medications already have PFAS-free alternatives

02-Jul-2026 - Certain medicines contain per- and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds, known as PFAS, which are causing increasing environmental harm due to their long- lasting effects. A report by the University of Freiburg, commissioned by the German Environment Agency, shows that many PFAS-based active ...

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Breakthrough for New Genomic Technologies in Europe

EU Gives Green Light to Modern Breeding Methods

19-Jun-2026 - After years of debate, progress is being made in the development of new plant varieties. With its approval, the European Parliament is paving the way for New Genomic Technologies (NGT) in plant breeding. This will allow plants, for example, to be better adapted to climate change. The German ...

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German government publishes technology roadmaps for six key technologies

Strengthening competitiveness, value creation and technological sovereignty

28-May-2026 - The Federal Cabinet has presented the roadmaps for the key technologies of the High-Tech Agenda Germany (HTAD). The HTAD is the German government's central innovation policy project to strengthen competitiveness, value creation and technological sovereignty. Since it was adopted less than a year ...

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Biotech can become a growth driver for Austria

EcoAustria Director Köppl-Turyna names access to capital, regulation and talent development as key factors for the location

23-Apr-2026 - Biotechnology as an Austrian growth engine: At the 5th Biotech Circle Austria, the industry calls for better framework conditions and more determination in implementation. Around 100 leading representatives from research, industry, politics and the financial world networked at the 5th Biotech ...

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Helium shortage jeopardizes pharmaceutical production

Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has consequences for drug production and drug supply

08-Apr-2026 - The German pharmaceutical industry is warning of the consequences of an ongoing war with Iran for the supply of medicines: The impending shortage of helium and other petrochemical raw materials is putting pressure on central analysis and production processes that are required across the ...

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Children and adolescents contaminated with banned plasticizer

Almost all samples contaminated

19-Feb-2026 - Two years ago, the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) detected mono-n-hexyl phthalate (MnHexP) in the urine of adults. MnHexP is a degradation product of the plasticizer di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHexP), which is considered harmful to reproduction and is therefore not permitted in the EU. The findings ...

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14 recommendations for effective cancer prevention

WHO updates European Code against Cancer

03-Feb-2026 - Just in time for World Cancer Day, the updated fifth edition of the European Code against Cancer is now available. The Code is published by the WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and contains 14 scientifically based recommendations for action that people can use to reduce ...

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Sugar tax to curb chronic diseases

DEGAM welcomes legislative initiative on sugar tax

21-Jan-2026 - For years, the German Society for General Practice and Family Medicine (DEGAM) has been calling for more commitment to proportional prevention. Now there is a new legislative initiative to introduce a nationwide tax on particularly sugary foods. DEGAM expressly welcomes this initiative. At the ...

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