The gaseous plant hormone ethylene has been long known to promote fruit ripening and plays a certain role in shelf-life. In a study published in Frontiers in Genome Editing, researchers performed gene editing using the Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR)/Cas9 system via modification of the...
Organic farming visionary Urs Niggli explains in an interview why organic farming also needs genetic engineering. He also sees conventional agriculture as crucial for sustainable global nutrition.
Yeast has been used for thousands of years in the production of beer and wine and for adding fluff and flavor to bread. They are nature's tiny factories that can feed on sugars found in fruit and grains and other nutrients—and from that menu produce alcohol for beverages, and carbon dioxide to make bread rise.
The door should be opened further: CRISPR has huge potential to boost food security in the face of pathogens and climate change.
Researchers developed a new method called wildDISCO that uses standard antibodies to map the entire body of an animal using fluorescent markers. This revolutionary technique provides detailed 3D maps of structures, shedding new light on complex biological systems and diseases.
New in Science: #CRISPR editing has enabled scientists to design wood in which lignin is more suitable for fiber production. The approach could make paper production less polluting.
Two virologists testified that they remained convinced that the coronavirus was natural in origin and said Dr. Anthony S. Fauci did not exert influence over a study they wrote.
Rapid detection of respiratory pathogens circulating in indoor environments could facilitate improved infection prevention responses. In this proof-of-concept study, the authors develop a pathogen air quality monitor for real-time direct detection of SARS-CoV-2 aerosols and demonstrate its application in rooms of people with...
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Adopting cisgenic varieties could provide benefits to farmers and to the environment through lower pesticide use, thus contributing to the European Green Deal target.
Are attitudes towards genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in our agriculture softening? Back in 2015 a Pew survey found that the gap between public opinion and that of scientists was greatest on acceptance of GMOs (more than any other topic surveyed), with a 51% gap. But more recent data shows declining opposition. Regulators...
Italy's political groups voted unanimously to authorize field experimentation of products of new breeding technologies (NBTs). This is a turning point for the country's agricultural industry.
This survey study assesses the frequency and nature of harassment on social media experienced by physicians, biomedical scientists, and trainees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We may be on the cusp of an era of astonishing innovation — the limits of which aren’t even clear yet.
Genome assemblies, genetic variations, and metabolome and metal ion profiles were generated for diverse pigmented Asian rice varieties. An early maturing, shorter-stature black rice variety was created using CRISPR–Cas9-mediated genome editing, providing insights for improving Asian pigmented rice.
The rehabilitation of Hwang Woo-suk speaks volumes. | He's cloning camels now, for the beauty pageants and racing for the UAE royalty.
Show Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta, Ep Happy Green Guacamole - The Non-Browning Avocado. Dr. Jeff Touchman - Jun 16, 2023
