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Scientists Describe Type IV CRISPR-Cas System |
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A research group at the Philipps University of Marburg in Germany reports that the soil bacterium Pseudomonas oleovorans uses a natural CRISPR-Cas system that is suitable for controlling gene activity. The researchers characterized the last type of bacterial CRISPR-Cas system that has not been described.
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Gene Editing to Help Curb Sterility Paradox in Fish Production |
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Using genome editing for fish, researchers at the Center for Aquaculture Technologies were able to find a way to keep farmed fish from using excessive energy for reproduction while still producing offspring. This method is quicker, considerate of the fish's welfare, and more efficient than alternatives such as physical shock and application of chemicals and hormones to achieve the same results.
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EU Consultation Confirms Europeans' Support for Policy Change on Novel Genomic Techniques |
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The European Commission has published the results of a public consultation on "Legislation for plants produced by certain new genomic techniques (NGTs)." The public consultation conducted from April to July 2022 is an important source of information as it sought citizens' and stakeholders' views on the functioning of the current legislation for plants obtained by targeted mutagenesis and cisgenesis and their food and feed products.
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Research and Tools |
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Public Acceptance and Engagement |
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