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Biotechnology has made important advances adding much of value to our scientific heritage. However, the technology of genetic engineering is seriously flawed.

Moving genes between species is changing the shape of our world. It, and the patenting of plants and animals, has extended property rights into biology, providing the potential for direct control over much of the world's agricultural production and thus its food supply.

A change of name and no change in objectives

1 June 2008

A change of name and no change in objectives

Physicians and Scientists for Global Responsibility is the new name. The objectives are the same.

"The public's demand for information on genetic engineering and other matters of science will continue to be our priority," says Jean Anderson, a Co-ordinator for the organization formerly known as Physicians and Scientists for Responsible Genetics (PSRG). "Using our new name - Physicians and Scientists for Global Responsibility (PSGR) - we will continue to meet the public's right to be independently informed on relevant matters of science and technology. And our new name will allow us to expand our areas of interests.

Statement on Genetic Engineering

One of the initial concerns lay with genetic engineering of crops. Members were concerned about the possible effects these crops could have on the environment and, through the introduction of new foods into the food chain, the impact on human health. Members believe that the release of genetically engineered organisms into the food chain and the environment is highly premature, as safety testing has not been adequately carried out.

With the increasing incidence of cancer and related diseases, we feel that the reliance on toxic chemical based agriculture should be phased out.

Long Term Council Community Plans 2008

7 February 2008 . The Councillors and CEOs of all Regional, District and City Councils in New Zealand LONG TERM COUNCIL COMMUNITY PLANS 2008 The Trustees thank Councils for their generally positive responses to our submission in 2006 and ask that you please take into consideration the following:
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No Resolution of Problems in Sight

PRESS RELEASE: Physicians and Scientists for Responsible Genetics, 24th September 2003 PSRG is an independent organization with no political or industrial affiliations. No Resolution of Problems in Sight PSRG today released research by Dr Peter Wills which analyses relevant new evidence that has appeared since the Royal Commission on Genetic Modification (RCGM) delivered its report.
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