Gene Editing Supplement

Recent exploration missions have found evidence that the planet Mars can support the introduction of biomass for food production. But combatting the stresses that the planet's surface may need some aid from crop genome editing.

Improved Editing through CRISPR-targeted Transposable Element Insertion

Researchers from Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and partners developed a genome editing tool that controls the transposable elements' insertion site and cargo delivery. Their preliminary findings are published in Research Square.

Scientists Disable Protective Gene In Mosquitoes Using CRISPR-Cas9

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists have successfully disabled the immune pathways that protect mosquitoes from human pathogens, including West Nile, Zika, and dengue viruses, using CRISPR-Cas9 technology.

Gene Knockout Produces “Gentle” Mackerel

A group of scientists from Japan are attempting to develop a chub mackerel variety with reduced aggression through a combination method of systematic egg collection and genome editing. Breeding mackerel that is more docile can improve the domestication and production efficiency of the fish.

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