Our meat could soon be gene-edited. should we be worried?

Firm expects to have 80% of US sows on its PRP programme by 2030

A company is offering parents having IVF the chance to check embryos for a range of traits and conditions, but some experts fear that choices may go beyond preventing disease

A flesh-eating parasite is spreading north from the Darién Gap, threatening U.S. livestock and decades of containment efforts

Patrick Galbraith calls for a bit less tinkering around the hedges

When it comes to food shopping, we all want to try to make a positive difference and do our bit for sustainability–but how exactly should we go about it, asks Jane Wheatley

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