CGIAR's Crop Innovations Impact 221 Million Hectares Worldwide |
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Crop technologies developed in partnership with CGIAR centers have been adopted to 221 million hectares globally. The report, published in World Development, revisits the relevant contributions of CGIAR, a network of international agricultural research centers, in agricultural productivity, particularly in developing countries, from 1961 to 2020.
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Scientists Introduce a Novel Method to Protect Plants from Viruses |
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Scientists from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg were able to develop a method that could find substances tailored specifically to a virus. Using this method, they were able to develop novel RNA or DNA-based substances that can protect plants against viruses. The findings of their study are published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
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Silencing a Gene Lowers Cholesterol in Mice |
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A study published in Nature shows that targeted epigenetic silencing of the PCSK9 gene in mice reduced cholesterol levels that lasted for up to 330 days. The findings of the study provide significant insights into the development of treatments for diseases caused by high cholesterol levels.
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A biweekly update on gene editing research, regulations, and impact
produced by ISAAA Inc. |
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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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