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QUT Grows World's First Panama Disease-Resistant Bananas |
 Researchers from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have developed and grown modified Cavendish bananas that are resistant to the devastating soil-borne fungus Fusarium wilt tropical race 4 (TR4), also known as Panama disease.
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Food Evolution Enlightens Filipino Students and Stakeholders on Global GMO Discussion |
 Around 400 high school and college students and faculty in Laguna, as well as regulators, researchers and scientists from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), were informed about various perspectives on the international debate on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the special screening of the documentary film Food Evolution held on November 21, 2017 at DL Umali Hall, UPLB, College, Laguna. Food Evolution is narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson and features GMOs and its food products, their contribution to food security, and how misinformation affects public perception despite being scientifically documented in terms of safety and benefits. The film showing was an activity for the 13th National Biotechnology Week which is celebrated on November 20-24, 2017 at Fisher Mall, Quezon City.
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A biweekly update on gene editing research, regulations, and impact
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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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Cotton stakeholders in Nigeria have agreed that 
Various GE techniques such as 
