- Researchers in Mexico ask for clear rules.
- They worry about confusing gene editing with GMOs.
- Gene editing like CRISPR-Cas changes crops fast.
- Mexico has no specific law for gene editing.
- Twenty-eight researchers made a public statement and petition.
- They want rules to improve nutrition and drought tolerance.
- A decree in March bans genetically modified maize.
- Some scientists fear the decree covers gene editing.
- Argentina and Chile made rules in 2015 and 2017.
Difficult words
- crop — Plants grown for food or other use.crops
- scientist — A person who studies science.Scientists
- rule — A guideline or principle to follow.rules
- edit — To change or improve something.editing
- technology — Tools and methods used for tasks.
- health — The condition of being free from illness.
- climate — The typical weather conditions in an area.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think new rules are needed for gene-edited crops?
- How can gene-editing improve crop health?
- What countries do you think have made rules for gene editing?
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