The European Court of Justice ruled this week that genetic engineering methods - such as the use of certain applications of the gene cutter CRISPR - should be regulated as genetically engineered foods. Gregor Fischer/Getty Images hide caption
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The USDA has released several options for what the labels might look like. Department of Agriculture hide caption
USDA Unveils Prototypes For GMO Food Labels, And They're ... Confusing
Scientists have used a popular gene editing tool called CRISPR to snip out a tiny piece of DNA from one particular gene in a white button mushroom. The resulting mushroom doesn't brown when cut. Adam Fagen/Flickr hide caption
Amid GMO Strife, Food Industry Vies For Public Trust In CRISPR Technology
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Amid GMO Strife, Food Industry Vies For Public Trust In CRISPR Technology
Image of a CAR-T cell (reddish) attacking a leukemia cell (green). These CAR-T lymphocytes are used for immunotherapy against cancer (CAR stands for chimeric antigen receptor). After the proliferation of the CAR-expressing T cells, they are transfused back into the patient and can directly detect the cancer cells carrying the antigen. Eye of Science/Science Source hide caption
'Living Drug' That Fights Cancer By Harnessing Immune System Clears Key Hurdle
Arctic Apples are genetically engineered to produce less of the enzyme that turns sliced apples brown. Courtesy Okanagan Specialty Fruits hide caption
