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The Media for Environment, Science, Health and Agriculture (MESHA) has tipped science journalists in Kenya on reporting on gene editing. MESHA secretary cum chief executive officer Aghan Daniel said gene editing which is a type of genetic engineering in which DNA is inserted, deleted, modified or replaced in the genome of a living organism, is key to food security.
He said science journalists must strive to understand gene editing as they are the conduit that gives information to masses. Aghan said journalists knowledge on gene editing will enable them report accurately and positively on the technolog and that is why MESHA was on the frontline to give science journalists right skills through training like mobile journalism and soloution based journalism.
MESHA tips science journalists on reporting gene editing in Kenya
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