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The Philippine Bureau of Plant Industry has issued a biosafety permit for the commercial propagation of HIZ039 rice, which is owned and licensed by the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice).

COGEM Renews Authorization for 2 GM Carnations

The Netherlands Commission on Genetic Modification (COGEM) has reviewed and advised on the renewal of authorization for the import, distribution, and sale of genetically modified (GM) carnations, Moonaqua™ and Moonvista™, developed by Florigene Flowers.

Lack of Scientific Voices Fuels GMO Misconceptions Among Farmers in Kenya

Researchers from the University of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania and Moi University, Kenya found that misinformation, language barriers, and limited science communication skills continue to hinder public understanding of genetically modified (GM) foods. The researchers noted that despite ongoing public debate, expert scientific voices are often missing from discussions about GM crops.

CRISPR System Creates Safer Self-Destruct Mechanism for Engineered Bacteria

Researchers from Seoul National University and Jeju National University in Korea have developed a new CRISPR-based biocontainment system that enables engineered bacteria to permanently self-destruct after a single activation signal. The technology is designed to improve the safety of genetically engineered microorganisms used in environmental, industrial, and medical applications.

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