Gene Editing Supplement

The tomato is known for its red, vibrant color, a vital trait that affects consumer preferences. Using CRISPR-Cas9, Chinese scientists developed tomato genotypes that come in yellow, light yellow, yellow-green, light green, brown, and pink.

Scientists Report First use of CRISPR to Substitute Genes to Treat Patients with Cancer

For the first time, scientists have used CRISPR gene editing technology to substitute a gene to treat patients with cancer. The new approach first identifies T cells that specifically recognize and kill an individual patient's tumor cells.

Scientists Use Virus for Bacterial Base Editing

Researchers from North Carolina State University (NC State) reported that viruses engineered using CRISPR-Cas system could go through bacterial defenses and make selective changes to a targeted bacterium, even when other bacteria are nearby. Their findings are published in the Plant Journal.

Large Chinese Seed Companies Likely to Produce Gene-Edited Crops for Farmers - Study

Gene-edited agricultural products could have a significant market share of the Chinese seed market in the future, based on a survey conducted in 2019 among 111 Chinese seed companies.

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Large Chinese Seed Companies Likely to Produce Gene-Edited Crops for Farmers - Study

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