A study conducted by researchers from Purdue University reveals that a global ban on genetically modified (GM) crops would raise food prices and add the equivalent of nearly a billion tons of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.
The second Public Perceptions of Biotechnology survey conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) found that more than half of South Africans believe that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are good for the economy, and in favor of purchasing genetically modified (GM) food.
A new study at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) shows that people who know a lot about genetically modified (GM) foods are inclined to agree with the scientific consensus that such foods are safe to eat. However, those who know plenty about global warming are cautious about the science that says humans cause the phenomenon.
Rubber dandelion(Taraxacum kok-saghyz;TK) is notable for its ability to produce rubber in its roots and a potential alternative source of natural rubber. In order to accelerate the domestication of TK, Brian Iaffaldano and his team from Ohio State University have established a simple strategy to use CRISPR/Cas9 in this species to target the fructan:fructan 1-fructosyltransferase (1-FFT) gene, implicated in inulin synthesis. This gene was targeted as inulin is an expected antagonist of rubber production.
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A study conducted by researchers from Purdue University reveals that a global ban on 
The second Public Perceptions of Biotechnology survey conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) found that more than half of 
A new study at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) shows that people who know a lot about 
Rubber dandelion (Taraxacum kok-saghyz; TK) is notable for its ability to produce rubber in its roots and a potential alternative source of natural rubber. In order to accelerate the domestication of TK, Brian Iaffaldano and his team from Ohio State University have established a simple strategy to use CRISPR/Cas9 in this species to target the fructan:fructan 1-fructosyltransferase (1-FFT) 
