Green biotechnology: Are Germans changing their minds?

The young generation in Germany is more positive-minded about genetic engineering in general and plant biotechnology in particular than the total population. In a representative survey of the market and opinion research institute Dimap, 18-29 year olds showed significantly more openness than other age groups towards all matters relating to green gene technology.

Dimap explains in its final evaluation of the survey results: “This largely positive attitude of the younger generation (18-29 years) might indicate a change of mind of the population in the future.”

Read the full, original story here: “Green biotechnology: Are Germans changing their minds?” 

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