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DARWIN Partner Sciensano recognised as key innovator - Darwin A recent European-level acknowledgement draws attention to research conducted within the DARWIN project, reflecting ongoing efforts to support sustainable and transparent food systems.

Kudos to our partner @sciensano.be for being named a Key Innovator by the @ec.europa.eu Innovation Radar!

This recognition highlights their work in #DARWIN_NGT, advancing innovative #NGT detection for a more sustainable and fair food system.

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DARWIN NGTs: Validating detection methods to ensure food transparency YouTube video by Darwin NGT

Ugo Marchesi, Executive Biologist, explains how the validation of emerging #NGTs differs from traditional #GMO approaches. The interview highlights the importance of tailored methods, appropriate controls, and rigorous testing to support reliable results and transparency.

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The DARWIN Stakeholder Ecosystem YouTube video by Darwin NGT

Laura Krumm, Researcher at @jlugiessen.bsky.social, provides an overview of the stakeholders involved in the #DARWIN_NGT project, outlining their key interests, the potential impact on different sectors, and the broader implications for the future.

Watch the full interview ➡ youtu.be/L7a2VbfjaKU

Genome Sequencing: A Core Topic for DARWIN project YouTube video by Darwin NGT

In this interview, Marie-Alice Fraiture (@sciensano.be) explains the role of #genomesequencing and shares the progress achieved so far within #DARWIN_NGT.

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Cracking the code of hidden food edits - Darwin As new genomic techniques blur the line between natural and engineered plants, detecting tiny DNA edits has become a scientific puzzle.
Researchers are developing tools capable of spotting even single...

As new genomic techniques are evolving, important questions are raising about traceability, regulation, and consumer choice.

Why is developing reliable detection tools crucial for a transparent and trustworthy food system?

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Consumer survey: exploring consumer acceptance of food from NGTs - Darwin In the framework of the DARWIN project, a team from Justus-Liebig University Giessen, JLU (Germany) and the Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology, IRTA (Spain), led by Professor Wencke Gwozdz ...

What are consumers’ attitudes towards, & acceptance of, plant-based food produced using #NGTs?
#DARWIN_NGT team conducted a representative survey to understand public perceptions of NGTs & to support informed consumer choices & transparent decision-making.

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Meet DARWIN YouTube video by Darwin NGT

In this interview, Odd-Gunnar Wikmark, Research Director Gene Technology, Environment and Society at NORCE and #DARWIN_NGT Project Coordinator, gives a brief glimpse into the potential of the DARWIN project and how this initiative could help shape the future.

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DARWIN Dataspace: making food transparency a reality YouTube video by Darwin NGT

In this interview, Georgios Manassakis, Agronomist and R&D Project Manager at WINGS, presents the Darwin #DATASPACE and the role of #DARWIN_NGT in supporting transparency in the #foodsystem.

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DARWIN NGTs: Validating detection methods to ensure food transparency YouTube video by Darwin NGT

Discover how validation of emerging #genomictechniques differs from traditional #GMO approaches in the interview with our partner Ugo Marchesi, Executive Biologist at IZS Lazio e Toscana (IZSLT).

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DARWIN Dataspace: making food transparency a reality YouTube video by Darwin NGT

Learn more about the DARWIN Dataspace, a secure platform for genomic and lab data, in the interview with our partner Georgios Massanakis, Agronomist and R&D Project Manager at WINGS.

Discover how #DARWIN_NGT technology is making the #FoodSystem more transparent!

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Discussions and updates from the evolving field of NGT detection methods - Darwin The second annual meeting for the DARWIN consortium has successfully concluded highlighting new scientific results in detection methods for NGTs, policy updates, and consumer survey findings.

Last week, the consortium gathered for the #DARWIN_NGT second annual meeting, setting the stage to share and highlight the latest results, policy updates, and consumer survey findings.

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The #DARWIN_NGT consortium gathered for the project's annual meeting in Gerona🇪🇸

We had the privilege of visiting IRTA's pilot plant and neuroscience lab, where we explored their AI tool for assessing consumer behaviour.

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📣Attention! Science in progress.

The first #Darwin_NGT policy brief is now online. It focuses on the analytical detection of New Genomic Techniques ( #NGTs ) in #food and feed.

Find it at this link ➡️ zenodo.org/records/1716...

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Thanks for sharing!

📘The #DARWINproject just released a new policy briefing!

👉 Some takeaways:
✅ Detection of NGT products is possible!
✅ PCR-based methods (qPCR, dPCR) remain highly effective.
✅ Sequencing-based methods open new doors for detecting NGTs.
📄 Read more: organicseurope.bio/news/detecti...

DARWIN project policy brief highlights feasibility and importance of detecting NGTs in food and feed - Darwin The first DARWIN policy brief focuses on the analytical detection of new genomic techniques (NGTs) in food and feed.

📣Our first policy brief is now online!

This publication reaffirms the effectiveness of #PCR-based methods in detecting #GMOs and their adaptability in detecting #NGTs. Furthermore, it contains recent findings within #DARWIN_NGT.

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Within the #DARWIN_NGT project, a groundbreaking proof-of-concept for next generation detection methods of #genome-edited organisms has been developed.
Discover the results from the @sciensano.be peer-reviewed article on our website ➡️ darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...

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Detecting NGT products: an overview of the methodology developed and validated by DARWIN - Darwin The analytical strategy for detecting what are now considered traditional genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food and feed is a well-structured and widely established process. It ensures food sa...

#DARWIN_NGT has initiated its 1st collaborative validation trial to test the #PCR-based method originally developed and validated in-house by our partner @sciensano.be. Promising data are now being processed.

🔎 Discover our overall methodology to detect #NGT products: darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...

Publication details are available here: doi.org/10.1016/j.fo...
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Our team is proud to share that a new scientific publication has just been accepted — an important milestone in the detection of genome-edited organisms. 🙌
🔬 Genome-edited organisms, especially those with single nucleotide variations, remain difficult to detect.

The Masterclass “Co-creating Trust: #ClimateResilient Crops”, organised by the B-Trust project, featured the #DARWIN_NGT coordinator, Odd-Gunnar Wikmark, who added valuable technical insight to the conversation. He presented the project’s digital platform and outlined the #PCR and detection methods.

4 main regulatory models have been established among countries to address the challenges of Genome Editing in agriculture, influencing international trade.
Learn more in the report “International policies & global trade of GMO/NGTs" & its implication in #DARWIN_NGT

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📅 On 18-19 August, join organic leaders at the #OrganicSummit2025 in Copenhagen & discuss how organic can shape the future of farming 🌱🍏
Are you an IFOAM #OrganicsEurope member?
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Today we celebrate #WorldFoodSafetyDay! 🍚

Darwin supports #FoodSafety by improving scientific knowledge through various tools, with the aim of co-developing a pioneering detection strategy.

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At the Masterclass “Co-creating Trust: Climate resilient crops", #DARWIN_NGT was invited to contribute.
Our partner Laura Krumm from @jlugiessen.bsky.social shared key insights from our latest survey on consumer acceptance of food derived from #NewGenomicTechniques

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Eric Gall, Deputy Director IFOAM Organics Europe, will moderate 3 key sessions at #EOC2025 on NGTs, pesticides & water resilience.
✅Test your knowledge in the video below & join the debate in Warsaw: register now!
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#NGTs use gene editing to create precise changes in living organisms. While they come with both benefits & risks, science shows they pose no greater danger than other breeding methods.

🌱 Used in agriculture, they boost #biodiversity & resilience to #ClimateChange 🌍 & pests.

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🌱 New practice abstracts on organic are now available on the OrganicTargets4EU project's website!📗

These practical summaries provide valuable insights and recommendations for farmers, advisors, and policymakers looking to drive the growth of organic.💡

📖 Explore the abstracts here
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