Darwin Project
@darwinngt.bsky.social
New Genomic Techniques, New Food Systems
#Darwin_NGT is a #HorizonEU funded project.
Account managed by ICONS Innovation Strategies
#EUFarm2Fork
Learn more: https://darwin-ngt.eu/
#Darwin_NGT is a #HorizonEU funded project.
Account managed by ICONS Innovation Strategies
#EUFarm2Fork
Learn more: https://darwin-ngt.eu/
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).
➡️ youtu.be/6mCmdYy1iKw
#NGT #HorizonEU
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#NGT #HorizonEU
DARWIN NGTs: Validating detection methods to ensure food transparency
YouTube video by Darwin NGT
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November 12, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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).
➡️ youtu.be/6mCmdYy1iKw
#NGT #HorizonEU
➡️ youtu.be/6mCmdYy1iKw
#NGT #HorizonEU
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!
➡️ youtu.be/GecJPzrnV9o
#blockchain
Discover how #DARWIN_NGT technology is making the #FoodSystem more transparent!
➡️ youtu.be/GecJPzrnV9o
#blockchain
DARWIN Dataspace: making food transparency a reality
YouTube video by Darwin NGT
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November 4, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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!
➡️ youtu.be/GecJPzrnV9o
#blockchain
Discover how #DARWIN_NGT technology is making the #FoodSystem more transparent!
➡️ youtu.be/GecJPzrnV9o
#blockchain
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.
Learn more➡️ darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
#HorizonEU #NGT #GMO
Learn more➡️ darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
#HorizonEU #NGT #GMO
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.
darwin-ngt.eu
October 15, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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.
Learn more➡️ darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
#HorizonEU #NGT #GMO
Learn more➡️ darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
#HorizonEU #NGT #GMO
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.
#horizonEU #NGT
We had the privilege of visiting IRTA's pilot plant and neuroscience lab, where we explored their AI tool for assessing consumer behaviour.
#horizonEU #NGT
October 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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.
#horizonEU #NGT
We had the privilege of visiting IRTA's pilot plant and neuroscience lab, where we explored their AI tool for assessing consumer behaviour.
#horizonEU #NGT
📣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...
#HorizonEU #GMO
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...
#HorizonEU #GMO
October 1, 2025 at 8:04 AM
📣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...
#HorizonEU #GMO
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...
#HorizonEU #GMO
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📘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...
👉 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...
September 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM
📘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...
👉 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...
📣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.
ℹ️ darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
#HorizonEU
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.
ℹ️ darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
#HorizonEU
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.
darwin-ngt.eu
September 24, 2025 at 7:14 AM
📣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.
ℹ️ darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
#HorizonEU
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.
ℹ️ darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
#HorizonEU
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/...
#NGT #GMO #HorizonEU
Discover the results from the @sciensano.be peer-reviewed article on our website ➡️ darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
#NGT #GMO #HorizonEU
September 8, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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/...
#NGT #GMO #HorizonEU
Discover the results from the @sciensano.be peer-reviewed article on our website ➡️ darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
#NGT #GMO #HorizonEU
#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/...
🔎 Discover our overall methodology to detect #NGT products: darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
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...
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August 27, 2025 at 8:47 AM
#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/...
🔎 Discover our overall methodology to detect #NGT products: darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
Reposted by Darwin Project
Publication details are available here: doi.org/10.1016/j.fo...
👉 More about the EU #DARWIN project: darwin-ngt.eu/about/
#NGTs #FoodSafety #HighThroughputSequencing #MachineLearning #PublicHealth
👉 More about the EU #DARWIN project: darwin-ngt.eu/about/
#NGTs #FoodSafety #HighThroughputSequencing #MachineLearning #PublicHealth
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August 21, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Publication details are available here: doi.org/10.1016/j.fo...
👉 More about the EU #DARWIN project: darwin-ngt.eu/about/
#NGTs #FoodSafety #HighThroughputSequencing #MachineLearning #PublicHealth
👉 More about the EU #DARWIN project: darwin-ngt.eu/about/
#NGTs #FoodSafety #HighThroughputSequencing #MachineLearning #PublicHealth
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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.
🔬 Genome-edited organisms, especially those with single nucleotide variations, remain difficult to detect.
August 21, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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.
🔬 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.
July 1, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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
➡️ darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
Learn more in the report “International policies & global trade of GMO/NGTs" & its implication in #DARWIN_NGT
➡️ darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
June 11, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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
➡️ darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
Learn more in the report “International policies & global trade of GMO/NGTs" & its implication in #DARWIN_NGT
➡️ darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
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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?
📩Reach out to secure your spot memberships@organicseurope.bio
🔗👉 os25.org
@spisekammeret.bsky.social
@danskindustri.dk
Are you an IFOAM #OrganicsEurope member?
📩Reach out to secure your spot memberships@organicseurope.bio
🔗👉 os25.org
@spisekammeret.bsky.social
@danskindustri.dk
June 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
📅 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?
📩Reach out to secure your spot memberships@organicseurope.bio
🔗👉 os25.org
@spisekammeret.bsky.social
@danskindustri.dk
Are you an IFOAM #OrganicsEurope member?
📩Reach out to secure your spot memberships@organicseurope.bio
🔗👉 os25.org
@spisekammeret.bsky.social
@danskindustri.dk
Today we celebrate #WorldFoodSafetyDay! 🍚
Darwin supports #FoodSafety by improving scientific knowledge through various tools, with the aim of co-developing a pioneering detection strategy.
#Science4FoodSafety
Darwin supports #FoodSafety by improving scientific knowledge through various tools, with the aim of co-developing a pioneering detection strategy.
#Science4FoodSafety
June 7, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Today we celebrate #WorldFoodSafetyDay! 🍚
Darwin supports #FoodSafety by improving scientific knowledge through various tools, with the aim of co-developing a pioneering detection strategy.
#Science4FoodSafety
Darwin supports #FoodSafety by improving scientific knowledge through various tools, with the aim of co-developing a pioneering detection strategy.
#Science4FoodSafety
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
Learn more➡️ youtu.be/GsKKQnAYCNc
Our partner Laura Krumm from @jlugiessen.bsky.social shared key insights from our latest survey on consumer acceptance of food derived from #NewGenomicTechniques
Learn more➡️ youtu.be/GsKKQnAYCNc
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May 20, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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
Learn more➡️ youtu.be/GsKKQnAYCNc
Our partner Laura Krumm from @jlugiessen.bsky.social shared key insights from our latest survey on consumer acceptance of food derived from #NewGenomicTechniques
Learn more➡️ youtu.be/GsKKQnAYCNc
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True or False?🤔
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!
www.europeanorganiccongress.bio/tickets-info...
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!
www.europeanorganiccongress.bio/tickets-info...
May 15, 2025 at 8:32 AM
True or False?🤔
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!
www.europeanorganiccongress.bio/tickets-info...
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!
www.europeanorganiccongress.bio/tickets-info...
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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.
🌱 Used in agriculture, they boost #biodiversity & resilience to #ClimateChange 🌍 & pests.
March 31, 2025 at 7:40 AM
#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.
🌱 Used in agriculture, they boost #biodiversity & resilience to #ClimateChange 🌍 & pests.
April 1, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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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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These practical summaries provide valuable insights and recommendations for farmers, advisors, and policymakers looking to drive the growth of organic.💡
📖 Explore the abstracts here
ow.ly/zEg750VoIe6
March 26, 2025 at 9:25 AM
🌱 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
ow.ly/zEg750VoIe6
These practical summaries provide valuable insights and recommendations for farmers, advisors, and policymakers looking to drive the growth of organic.💡
📖 Explore the abstracts here
ow.ly/zEg750VoIe6
Have you registered for our upcoming Masterclass?
Our partner Laura Krumm (@jlugiessen.bsky.social) will share preliminary insights from the #Darwin_NGT consumer survey. This survey aims to better understand consumers’ knowledge, perceptions & acceptance of #NGTs.
ℹ️ darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
Our partner Laura Krumm (@jlugiessen.bsky.social) will share preliminary insights from the #Darwin_NGT consumer survey. This survey aims to better understand consumers’ knowledge, perceptions & acceptance of #NGTs.
ℹ️ darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
March 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Have you registered for our upcoming Masterclass?
Our partner Laura Krumm (@jlugiessen.bsky.social) will share preliminary insights from the #Darwin_NGT consumer survey. This survey aims to better understand consumers’ knowledge, perceptions & acceptance of #NGTs.
ℹ️ darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
Our partner Laura Krumm (@jlugiessen.bsky.social) will share preliminary insights from the #Darwin_NGT consumer survey. This survey aims to better understand consumers’ knowledge, perceptions & acceptance of #NGTs.
ℹ️ darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
Explore the potential of #NewGenomicTechniques to promote a sustainable food system and support Europe’s climate goals.
Join us!
📅 March 26
⏰ 9:00 - 10:30
📍Online
ℹ️ darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
Our coordinator, Odd-Gunnar Wikmark (NORCE) will present #Darwin_NGT as part of the event.
#foodsafety
Join us!
📅 March 26
⏰ 9:00 - 10:30
📍Online
ℹ️ darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
Our coordinator, Odd-Gunnar Wikmark (NORCE) will present #Darwin_NGT as part of the event.
#foodsafety
March 18, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Explore the potential of #NewGenomicTechniques to promote a sustainable food system and support Europe’s climate goals.
Join us!
📅 March 26
⏰ 9:00 - 10:30
📍Online
ℹ️ darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
Our coordinator, Odd-Gunnar Wikmark (NORCE) will present #Darwin_NGT as part of the event.
#foodsafety
Join us!
📅 March 26
⏰ 9:00 - 10:30
📍Online
ℹ️ darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
Our coordinator, Odd-Gunnar Wikmark (NORCE) will present #Darwin_NGT as part of the event.
#foodsafety
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The Council has agreed its position for negotiations with the European Parliament on proposed rules on new genomic techniques.
Why do we need EU rules on #NGTs? Find out more 👇
Why do we need EU rules on #NGTs? Find out more 👇
New genomic techniques for plant breeding
New genomic techniques can increase food security and mitigate climate change effects. EU rules aim to regulate these plant breeding methods.
www.consilium.europa.eu
March 14, 2025 at 11:38 AM
The Council has agreed its position for negotiations with the European Parliament on proposed rules on new genomic techniques.
Why do we need EU rules on #NGTs? Find out more 👇
Why do we need EU rules on #NGTs? Find out more 👇
💡Explore consumer perception of #NGTs, their potential to create a #SustainableFood system, and innovations in our upcoming Masterclass!
📅 March 26th | 9:00-10:30
🔎 darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
#CRISPR #NewGenomicTechniques #FoodSafety
📅 March 26th | 9:00-10:30
🔎 darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
#CRISPR #NewGenomicTechniques #FoodSafety
March 12, 2025 at 9:07 AM
💡Explore consumer perception of #NGTs, their potential to create a #SustainableFood system, and innovations in our upcoming Masterclass!
📅 March 26th | 9:00-10:30
🔎 darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
#CRISPR #NewGenomicTechniques #FoodSafety
📅 March 26th | 9:00-10:30
🔎 darwin-ngt.eu/news-events/...
#CRISPR #NewGenomicTechniques #FoodSafety
Our partner Philomena Chu (NORCE) presented #DARWIN_NGT at #BIOFACH 2025📣
She shared the latest updates on the identification of reliable #NGT detection methods & the advancements foreseen, which might also impact the political debate in this field.
@organicseurope.bsky.social
She shared the latest updates on the identification of reliable #NGT detection methods & the advancements foreseen, which might also impact the political debate in this field.
@organicseurope.bsky.social
March 4, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Our partner Philomena Chu (NORCE) presented #DARWIN_NGT at #BIOFACH 2025📣
She shared the latest updates on the identification of reliable #NGT detection methods & the advancements foreseen, which might also impact the political debate in this field.
@organicseurope.bsky.social
She shared the latest updates on the identification of reliable #NGT detection methods & the advancements foreseen, which might also impact the political debate in this field.
@organicseurope.bsky.social