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CRISPR Editing Opens Path to Tear-Free Onions |
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Scientists in Japan have unlocked a way to reduce the tear-inducing compounds in onions using CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing. By targeting and suppressing the lachrymatory factor synthase (LFS) gene, the research team successfully decreased the production of lachrymatory factor, which is the volatile chemical responsible for causing eye irritation when onions are cut. This achievement marks a milestone in onion improvement, as it is the first reported application of genome editing to modify an onion-specific trait.
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CRISPR-Combo Speeds Up Gene Editing in Hard-to-Breed Perennial Crops |
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A study led by researchers at Texas A&M AgriLife Research, the University of Maryland, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has developed a gene editing system called CRISPR-Combo that could speed up the regeneration of whole plants from edited cells. The system combines gene editing with activation of the plant's own genes that control cell development to reduce the time needed to produce gene-edited perennial crops such as citrus, strawberry, and poplar.
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ISAAA to Hold Hybrid Forum and Exhibit at 2026 National Biotechnology Week |
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The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA), Inc., in partnership with the Department of Agriculture - Biotechnology Program Office (DA-BPO), will take part in the 22nd National Biotechnology Week celebration from September 21 to 24, 2026, at the DENR Multipurpose Hall in Quezon City, with the theme "Biotek Para sa Kinabukasan: Kalikasan, Kalusugan, Kagandahan, Kabuhayan, at Kaunlaran". To highlight agri-biotech innovations, ISAAA Inc. is hosting two key initiatives: a hybrid forum titled "Cultivating Resilience: A Forum on Ag-biotech Solutions for Climate-Smart Agriculture" on September 24, and a week-long interactive exhibit featuring educational games, publications, and engaging displays. Registration for online participation in the hybrid forum is now open.
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Study Links Institutional Trust to Greater Acceptance of GM Food |
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A study of 1,020 urban residents in three Chinese cities found that people's attitudes toward genetically modified (GM) food are influenced by their values and level of trust in institutions. The researchers found that scientific, social, and ecological views were linked to different perceptions of the benefits and risks of GM food, with institutional trust playing an important role in shaping these attitudes.
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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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