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Risks of mRNAi genetically modified products in food substantiated by peer-reviewed studies

The development and use of RNA interference (RNAi) in genetically modified plants has increased significantly in recent years. This technology enables the targeted silencing of genes, which is used both for improving plant characteristics and for protection against pests and diseases. However, despite the potential benefits, this technology carries numerous risks that must be critically examined, particularly with regard to food safety and the impact on the environment and health. The following analyzes exclusively the risks of mRNAi-based genetically modified products, based on peer-reviewed studies. 1. Unintended effects due to off-target effects A significant risk of RNAi technology lies in so-called off-target effects. These are unintended interactions of the synthesized dsRNA with genes other than the target genes. Such effects can cause unexpected and potentially harmful phenotypes, both in the plant itself and in organisms that interact with these plants… 

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REPORT: Gene Editing Technologies 2024

The report "Europe Gene Editing Technologies Market: Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2032" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering and is now available. Subsequently, the European gene editing technologies market was valued at US$0.37 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$3.26 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 27.24% during the forecast period 2023-2032.