Scientists Develop Ultra-Low Asparagine Wheat Using Precision Breeding to Improve Food Safety |
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Scientists at Rothamsted Research have developed a new gene-edited wheat with dramatically reduced asparagine levels, which in turn leads to lower acrylamide formation in food products. By using precision CRISPR technology to "knock out" specific genes responsible for producing the amino acid asparagine, the team achieved a reduction in asparagine levels of up to 50% compared to conventional varieties, without a significant loss in crop yield.
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IGI Researchers Unveil CRISPR Breakthrough to Supercharge Photosynthesis |
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Scientists at the Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) have developed a new cell-based approach to fine-tune plant genes, potentially revolutionizing how crops capture carbon and produce food. In a study published in Nature Biotechnology, the researchers used sorghum leaf cells to simulate thousands of CRISPR edits within the regulatory DNA of photosynthesis genes.
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Experts Develop CasY7 for Better Gene Editing of Crops |
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Scientists from South China Agricultural University and partners have developed a gene-editing tool called CasY7, a high-performance alternative to Cas9 nuclease that is commonly used in CRISPR gene-editing systems. Originally successful in medical trials, this "molecular scissors" has now been optimized for agriculture. By refining its structure and guidance system, researchers significantly boosted its ability to make precise changes to plant DNA.
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