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We thank S.E. Naranjo and R.L. Hellmich (USDA-ARS) for the many constructive discussions that helped to develop this paper and for critical comments on earlier drafts of the manuscript. Furthermore, we would like to acknowledge helpful comments provided by the following readers: F. Bigler and M. Meissle (Agroscope ART) and Y. Devos (European Food Safety Authority).
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Romeis, J., McLean, M. & Shelton, A. When bad science makes good headlines: Bt maize and regulatory bans. Nat Biotechnol 31, 386–387 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/nbt.2578
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