DARWIN researchers present RiSpy, a scalable framework for genome-edited rice detection, supporting traceability and EU GMO/NGT compliance.

The EU project DARWIN explores innovative approaches to improve the detection and identification of genome-edited organisms.

As genome editing technologies continue to evolve, there is a growing need for methods capable of detecting and characterising the changes they introduce in crops.

A recent European-level acknowledgement draws attention to research conducted within the DARWIN project, reflecting ongoing efforts to support sustainable and transparent food systems.

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As new genomic techniques blur the line between natural and engineered plants, detecting tiny DNA edits has become a scientific puzzle.
Researchers are developing tools capable of spotting even single...

In the framework of the DARWIN project, a team from Justus-Liebig University Giessen, JLU (Germany) and the Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology, IRTA (Spain), led by Professor Wencke Gwozdz ...

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The second annual meeting for the DARWIN consortium has successfully concluded highlighting new scientific results in detection methods for NGTs, policy updates, and consumer survey findings.

The first DARWIN policy brief focuses on the analytical detection of new genomic techniques (NGTs) in food and feed.

The analytical strategy for detecting what are now considered traditional genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food and feed is a well-structured and widely established process. It ensures food sa...

New genomic techniques can increase food security and mitigate climate change effects. EU rules aim to regulate these plant breeding methods.

Download the full joint briefing here.

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Compromise text presented by the Polish presidency to the Council of the European Union sparks new debates

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Europe’s first field trial of gene-edited vines began in northern Italy on 30 September 2024. Developed by EdiVite, a spinoff from the University of Verona, these Chardonnay vines have undergone gene ...