Gene Editing Supplement

Scientists from the Arc Institute in California discovered a DNA-editing system in bacteria which has the potential to enable bigger changes in genomes compared to what CRISPR gene editing system can achieve. This breakthrough is reported in Nature.

CRISPR Boosts the Starch Properties of Maize

Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and partners used CRISPR to enhance the starch properties of maize.

Groundcherry Gets Genetic Upgrades Through CRISPR

For more than six years, Dr. Joyce Van Eck at the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) has led a team of scientists in the “Physalis Improvement Project,” working to transform groundcherry from a garden novelty to a mainstream crop that could one day be a common sight alongside blueberries and blackberries in grocery stores.

CRISPR Promotes Maturation in Soybeans

A study published in Oil Crop Science showed that knocking out the E4 gene through CRISPR-Cas9 technology promoted maturation in soybeans. Their study showed no potential off-target sites were detected.

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