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Terminator Genes and GURT - Biological Restrictions Management

Talkat 22C3: Private Investigations · on Friday, 2005-12-30· [policy-and-regulation]

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name:Julian 'hds' Finn
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name:Oliver Moldenhauer
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resources

video:https://media.ccc.de/v/22C3-828-en-terminator_genes_and_gurt
slides:none on file

summary

Explains genetic 'Terminator' technology and Genetic Use Restriction Technologies (GURT) that switch plant reproduction on or off by specific DNA elements, describing the molecular mechanisms behind seed sterility. Covers the social and political implications, drawing parallels between plant copy-protection and digital/hacker resistance movements, and reviews opposition to introducing these technologies since the moratorium.

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