Australia has approved the use of CRISPR gene editing tool on plants and animals without the oversight of a governmental body. The controversial move has been called a “middle ground” compared to regulations on other countries. With the emergence of innovative gene editing tools such as CRISPR, scientists worldwide have been able to produce different breeds of plants and animals at a faster rate than ever before. Now, in Australia, the use of the CRISPR gene editing tool on plants and animals has been allowed without the oversight of a governmental body, officials said…
