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CRISPR/Cas

Shotgun vs. scalpel

Molecular biologist Holger Puchta has been researching modern plant breeding methods for years. Genome editing is faster and more precise than conventional mutagenesis. He therefore welcomes the EU Commission's proposal to relax restrictions on genetic engineering methods in plant breeding.

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45.000

Employees at Helmholtz are working on the world of tomorrow.

5,9 Mrd

Euro budget annually offers our talents excellent conditions for cutting-edge research.

18

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Researchers from all over the world use our research infrastructures every year.

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