Mexican Scientists Urge Government to Rule on Gene-Edited Crops |
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Researchers across Mexico are calling on the government to establish clear, evidence-based regulations that distinguish modern gene editing technologies, such as CRISPR, from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). A coalition of 28 scientists issued a public statement and petition, arguing that Mexico risks falling behind if it continues to lack a legal framework for these techniques, unlike most of its Latin American counterparts, including regulatory pioneers Argentina and Chile.
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Survey Reveals Growing Acceptance of Gene-Edited Foods in Korea |
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A nationwide survey by Korean researchers has revealed that while most Koreans view genome editing as a promising agricultural technology, public confidence hinges on safety, transparency, and policy trust. The 2024 survey was conducted on 1,055 Koreans to assess their awareness, attitudes, acceptance, and information behavior towards genome editing.
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Scientists Discover a Gene that Could Triple Wheat Production |
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University of Maryland researchers have identified a gene in wheat that could significantly enhance the global food supply. The scientists identified the WUSCHEL-D1 (WUS-D1) gene as the key factor responsible for a rare variety of wheat that develops three ovaries per flower, instead of the standard single ovary. Since each ovary can mature into a grain of wheat, activating this gene offers a path to producing significantly more wheat kernels per plant and potentially tripling the overall yield.
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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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GM APPROVAL UPDATES |
- The Philippines approved the canola event LBFLFK for food, feed, and processing.
- The Philippines approved the cotton event GFM cry1A for commercial cultivation.
- Brazil approved the wheat event HB4 for commercial cultivation.
- The Philippines approved the soybean event GMB 151 for food, feed, and processing.
- The Philippines approved the eggplant event EE-1 for cultivation
- The USA approved the canola event MON94100 for food and feed.
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