Max Planck Society publishes statement on genome editing

The Max Planck Society has formulated its position on #GenomeEditing: in its position paper, the scientists reject altering the human germline at the present time https://t.co/pH9xv70PIE @maxplanckpress #CRISPR https://t.co/QedJjfSGab

“Human dignity shall be inviolable.” Today Germany marks the 70th anniversary of its constitution: the Grundgesetz, or Basic Law, came into effect on May 23rd, 1949. Its first Article enshrines the respect for human dignity. #70JahreGG

Celebrating the web of life: today, May 22, is International Day of Biological Diversity, aimed at promoting & raising awareness for biodiversity issues & recognizing the variety of life on Earth, in all its forms🦉🌾🐯🐍🦋 🌳🐝🐟 #IDBD2019 #BiodiversityDay

Chimpanzee Gia is cracking a tortoise

Tortoises on the menu: wild chimpanzees eat tortoises after cracking them open against tree trunks. "We have known for decades that chimpanzees feed on meat from a variety of animal species, but until now the consumption of reptiles has not been observed", says Tobias Deschner, a primatologist at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology. "What is particularly interesting is that they use a percussive technique that they normally employ to open hard-shelled fruits to gain access to meat of an animal that is almost inaccessible for any other predator".

For more information, see our press release:
https://www.mpg.de/13497324/0520-evan-019609-tortoises-on-the-menu