On the Dec. 7 episode of Seed Speaks, we addressed the myths surrounding gene editing and how those misconceptions can impact regulatory decisions and future technology. Joining us are experts Jon Entine, executive director of the Genetic Literacy Project, and Sarah Davidson Evanega, lead of stakeholder communication at Pairwise.
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