CRISPR Narrows Gap between Genetically Altered Foods and Consumers

Sarah C.P. Williams

doi:10.1016/j.eng.2022.11.002

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CRISPR Narrows Gap between Genetically Altered Foods and Consumers

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Sarah C.P. Williams. CRISPR Narrows Gap between Genetically Altered Foods and Consumers. Engineering, 2023, 20(1): 6‒8 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eng.2022.11.002

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