Chemists Discover Structure of Key SARS-CoV-2 Protein |
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Chemists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have identified the molecular structure of a protein found in SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The protein, called the envelope protein E, forms a cation-selective channel and plays a key role in the virus's ability to replicate itself and stimulate the host cell's inflammation response.
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OFAB-Kenya Celebrates Media's Contribution to Promoting Agri-biotech |
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The Kenyan Government has lauded the media's contribution in fostering an appreciation of the potential that science, technology, and innovation offered in the attainment of the country's development agenda, specifically, in improving food security and boosting the manufacturing sector. Speaking during this year's OFAB-Kenya Media Awards gala held in Nairobi, Trade and Industrialization Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Lawrence Karanja acknowledged local media's pivotal role in cultivating public awareness for innovative technologies, such as modern biotechnologies. The CAS said the media has fundamentally inspired public dialogue thus influencing audience perception and opinion on societal issues, and shaping decisions and policies. "To attain the goals outlined on the revival of the manufacturing sector, the Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development considers the media fraternity as a key stakeholder," he added.
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Report Forecasts Healthy Growth for Gene Editing Market |
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The global CRISPR gene editing market is increasing gradually with a healthy compound annual growth rate of 23.35% from 2019 to 2026. The market growth is attributed to the growing prevalence of cancer worldwide and the expanding application of CRISPR technology by various academic institutions. These data are included in the market report released by Data Bridge Market Research.
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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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GM APPROVAL UPDATES |
- Brazil approved the wheat event HB4 for commercial cultivation.
- The Philippines approved the eggplant event EE-1 for cultivation
- The USA approved the canola event MON94100 for food and feed.
- Nigeria approved the wheat event HB4 for food and feed.
- The USA approved the corn event MON87429 for food and feed.
- Ghana approved the cowpea event AAT709A for food, feed, and cultivation.
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