Biotech Updates

ISAAA Inc., in partnership with the University of the Philippines-Diliman Institute of Biology, will hold the hybrid event titled Pinoy Biotek Seminar: PCR Based Detection Kit for Salmonella on Meat on March 12, 2024, at 9:00 AM (GMT+8). The registration is now open.

Experts Develop CRISPR-based Biosensor for GM Maize

Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology researchers and their partners used CRISPR-Cas12a to develop a groundbreaking biosensor technology for efficiently detecting genetically modified (GM) crops. This breakthrough is reported in Analytica Chimica Acta.

A Non-allergenic Wheat Protein Improves the Growth of Cultivated Meat

In a study published in ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering, researchers found that a non-allergenic wheat protein called glutenin could support the growth of muscle and fat cells, potentially paving the way for better production of cultivated meat.

Australia's Gene Technology Regulator Invites Comments on Field Trial of GM Wheat and Barley

The Australian Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) is inviting comments on an application from The University of Adelaide to conduct a field trial of wheat and barley genetically modified for yield enhancement.