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Rothamsted's Gene-Edited Barley Becomes First Crop to Receive the UK's Precision Bred Organism Marketing Notice |
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A gene-edited barley variety developed by Rothamsted Research has become the first crop to receive a marketing authorization under the United Kingdom's new regulatory pathway for precision breeding. This decision follows the implementation of the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act, which aims to streamline the commercialization of crops edited to possess beneficial traits that could have occurred naturally. The barley, developed using CRISPR gene editing to have a higher lipid content in its leaves, marks a significant shift away from the restrictive regulations previously governing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the UK.
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Cornell University Scientists Engineer Bacteria to Detect Arsenic Exposure |
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Scientists at Cornell University have engineered E. coli to act as a living sensor capable of detecting and recording arsenic exposure in the environment. The new biosensor is designed to work even in anaerobic environments where arsenic contamination is a major concern. The study provides proof of principle that could help monitor toxic pollutants in challenging environments.
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Scientists Develop First Autoluminescent Plants that Light Up Under Attack |
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Scientists have developed a way to visualize plant stress by engineering crops that light up when they are under attack. Using advanced biosensors, researchers at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS), the Institute of Experimental Botany of the Czech Academy of Sciences, and the biotech startup Planta have created the first autoluminescent plants that emit a fluorescent glow when they experience physical damage or herbivore threats. This bioluminescence is triggered by a rapid wave of calcium signaling that travels from the site of injury to the rest of the plant, acting as a high-speed SOS signal to activate defense genes.
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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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