What are the new guidelines on genetically modified insects proposed in India and what are some potential issues
Explain the new guidelines on genetically modified insects in India, and highlight some of the problems that may arise from their implementation.
- The guidelines specify that genetically modified mosquitoes can only be used for research purposes and not for commercial use.
- The guidelines also require that a risk assessment be conducted before any research is conducted with genetically modified insects.
- Another notable feature of the guidelines is that they require the registration and tracking of all genetically modified insects.
- The regulations also require that all experiments be conducted in a contained environment to prevent the escape of genetically modified insects into the ecosystem.
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