New Breeding Techniques for Plants

DFG Welcomes European Parliament Approval of New Regulation

Illustration for a study on new plant breeding techniques

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The adopted regulation provides for simplified rules concerning so-called NGT-1 plants that could also have been produced using conventional breeding methods. These plants will no longer be subject to the strict authorisation and labelling requirements. The DFG welcomes this development.

Announcement: DFG Annual Meeting 2026

Meeting in Bonn from 29 June to 1 July

Panoramablick über Bonn

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Current topic for discussion by the DFG’s statutory bodies is resilience in academia. The programme also includes the presentation of the Communicator Award and the formal ceremony with guests from academia, politics and society.

Ursula M. Händel Animal Welfare Prize 2026

DFG honours researchers from Berlin and Tübingen

Ursula M. Händel Prizewinners 2026, Prof. Dr. Christa Thöne-Reineke and Prof. Dr. Birgit Schittek

Prof. Dr. Christa Thöne-Reineke und Prof. Dr. Birgit Schittek

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Veterinary scientist Christa Thöne-Reineke of FU Berlin is being recognised for her consistent commitment to integrating animal welfare in research and training. Molecular medicine specialist Birgit Schittek receives the award for developing 3D skin models that make it possible to replace animal experiments.

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