Gene Editing Supplement

A breakthrough study led by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has developed a streamlined method for heritable, transgene-free genome editing in plants using a miniature CRISPR system delivered by a common plant virus.

INRS Researchers Discover New Tool for Cutting Single-stranded DNA

A research team at the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) in Quebec, Canada, reported a new genetic tool based on a family of specific enzymes called Ssn, which enables targeted cuts to be induced exclusively in single-stranded DNA. Their findings, reported in Nature Communications, provide insights into a vital genetic mechanism that could revolutionize biotechnology applications in various fields.

Gene Editing Improves Oleic Acid and Stabilizes Bran Oil in Rice

Researchers from Jiangsu University and partners found that editing the OsFAD2-1 gene in rice using CRISPR-Cas9 significantly increased the oleic acid content and reduced linoleic acid levels in rice bran oil. The findings of the study highlight the potential of gene editing in improving both the health value and processing quality of rice.

Enhancing Transformation of South Korean Maize Cultivar with CRISPR

Pusan National University (PNU) researchers reported a maize transformation technology for domestic use in South Korea. Their findings are published in the Journal of Environmental Science International.

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