Is the use of TransBacter promoting genetic modification?
It is already possible for anyone to use genetic modification, i.e. to do gene transfer, by the Agrobacterium methods described in the patent literature, but currently using the methods to make products for sale in many places or for public benefit is legally valid only via expensive dealings with the technology owners. We are neither in favor nor against gene technologies per se. However, wherever a farmer or breeder may find it appropriate to use biotechnology, we are promoting the use of transparent methods via licenses with low transaction costs.
