CRISPR Helps Make Naturally Orange Petunias |
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Sara Abdou, a biotechnologist and PhD student at Wageningen University & Research is working on the flower color of petunias. Using tissue samples, Sara analyzes pigments and the genetics behind them, and she is eager to create orange petunias.
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CRISPR-Cas3 Brings New Gene Editing Options for Aquaculture |
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The Centre for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT), a leading provider of genetics solutions in aquaculture, in collaboration with C4U Corporation, has developed CRISPR-Cas3 gene editing technology for aquaculture while ensuring that it maintains greater safety and unhindered legal access compared to its cousin CRISPR-Cas9.
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Philippines Celebrates the 19th National Biotechnology Week |
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The Philippines' annual celebration of National Biotechnology Week (NBW) officially started on November 20, 2023, at the SM Seaside City Cebu, with the theme “Empowering Innovation for a Sustainable Future with Biotechnology.” This year's celebration is hosted by the Philippine Agriculture and Fisheries Biotechnology Program (DA Biotech), in collaboration with various public and private institutions in the country. The week-long celebration of NBW will feature a series of events and activities from November 20 to 24, 2023.
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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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