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Gene Editing: Key to Combat Hunger by 2030

7/27/2025

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Gene editing technologies like CRISPR/Cas are vital in the fight against hunger, aiming to boost crop yields and resilience to climate change by 2030. Yet, sluggish regulatory hurdles threaten to stall this progress. This special issue sheds light on groundbreaking advancements in gene editing, highlighting their promise for enhancing food security and empowering small-scale farmers worldwide.

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Story summary

Gene editing technologies like CRISPR/Cas are vital in the fight against hunger, aiming to boost crop yields and resilience to climate change by 2030. Yet, sluggish regulatory hurdles threaten to stall this progress. This special issue sheds light on groundbreaking advancements in gene editing, highlighting their promise for enhancing food security and empowering small-scale farmers worldwide.