New methods of genome editing that make precise changes in the DNA of living organisms could have a significant impact on agricultural biotechnology. Earlier this month, Boston-area plant biotechnology company Agrivida said it will use genome editing to create varieties of crops that are easier for farm animals to digest, potentially increasing the productivity of farms raising such animals for food.
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