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Potential GMO research misconduct at Norway's Institute of Marine Research


Potential GMO research misconduct at Norway s Institute of Marine Research
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Did scientists break the law by eating GMO salmon from their research project? Report: Claire Robinson
A researcher at Norway s Institute of Marine Research has reportedly committed GMO research misconduct, according to a news article published by the Norwegian National Research Ethics Committees.
 
According to the article, Anna Wargelius killed and ate GMO CRISPR gene-edited salmon from the research project that she leads, claiming it was safe to do so. Her unnamed colleagues on the project also ate the salmon.
There are strict rules for performing research with GMOs in Norway, as laid down in the country s Gene Technology Act. Eating GMO salmon from a research project before it has commercial approval is a violation of the law on several counts, according to a whistleblower scientist who contacted GMWatch and wishes to remain anonymous. ....

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