8th Asian Short Course on Agribiotechnology, Biosafety Regulation, and Communication (ASCA8) |
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The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA), Inc., announces the opening of registration for the 8th Asian Short Course on Agribiotechnology, Biosafety Regulation, and Communication (ASCA8), which will be held on September 8-12, 2025, at Vivere Hotel, Muntinlupa City, Philippines.
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Scientists Use AI to Boost Precision of Gene Editing |
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Scientists from the University of Zurich (UZH), Ghent University in Belgium, and the ETH Zurich have developed a new gene editing method that combines artificial intelligence (AI) with gene editing technologies to precisely edit DNA. The tool, called Pythia, could accelerate the development of safer gene therapies and improve disease modeling.
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ISAAA, Bayer, and SciCommPH Empower Media Practitioners to Make Informed Biotech Reporting |
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The quality of reporting is bolstered by the people who are telling the stories. This statement is one of the highlights of the discussions during the Empowering Informed Reporting: A Workshop on Biotechnology and Science Communication for Philippine Media Practitioners, organized by ISAAA, Inc., Bayer Philippines, and Science Communicators Philippines. The workshop, held on August 19, 2025, at Sheraton Manila Bay, was attended by over 40 media practitioners from print, online, broadcast, and social media.
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A biweekly update on gene editing research, regulations, and impact
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| A monthly update on gene drive research and development provided by ISAAA in collaboration with the Outreach Network for Gene Drive Research |
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GM APPROVAL UPDATES |
- The Philippines approved the canola event LBFLFK for food, feed, and processing.
- The Philippines approved the cotton event GFM cry1A for commercial cultivation.
- Brazil approved the wheat event HB4 for commercial cultivation.
- The Philippines approved the soybean event GMB 151 for food, feed, and processing.
- The Philippines approved the eggplant event EE-1 for cultivation
- The USA approved the canola event MON94100 for food and feed.
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