Researchers have today welcomed a clarification by the Environmental Protection Authority that allows them to enhance their research.
The EPA has ruled organisms known as null segregants are not considered GMOs- meaning they aren't subject to the same restrictions.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explains the impact of this announcement.
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