ISAAA and MABIC Announce 2026 Asian Short Course in Malaysia |
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Agricultural biotechnology holds immense potential to foster sustainable agriculture, but transforming lab breakthroughs into real-world solutions requires a seamless blend of robust R&D, science-based regulations, and effective communication. To ensure society reaps these benefits while minimizing risks, scientists, regulators, and policymakers must collaborate closely so that scientific advancements and regulatory practices evolve hand in hand. To bridge these fields, the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA), Inc. and the Malaysian Biotechnology Information Centre (MABIC) announce the 9th Asian Short Course on Agribiotechnology, Biosafety Regulation, and Communication (ASCA9), taking place from September 1–4, 2026, at Peterson Solutions in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Canada Clears Gene-Edited High-GABA Tomato as Safe Non-Novel Food |
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Japanese biotechnology firm Sanatech Life Science Co., Ltd. has secured regulatory clearance in Canada for its gene-edited Sicilian Rouge High GABA tomato. Following a thorough review by Health Canada's Novel Foods Section, the federal agency determined that the product meets all requirements under its plant breeding guidelines and does not meet the definition of a novel food.
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Chinese Researchers Identify Key Gene for High Protein Content in Maize |
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Chinese scientists have successfully isolated a key gene from teosinte, the wild ancestor of modern corn, that dramatically increases the protein content in maize seeds. Published in the journal Nature, the research was led by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), along with Shanghai Normal University and Sichuan Agricultural University. The discovery provides a powerful genetic tool to reverse a historical trend: over 9,000 years of domestication, modern corn varieties lost crucial ancestral genes, resulting in lower protein levels that make livestock industries heavily reliant on imported soybean meal.
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Global Survey Seeks Researcher Input on Capacity-Building and Non-Monetary Benefit Sharing for DSI |
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The DSI Scientific Network is inviting researchers worldwide to contribute their perspectives to an ongoing global policy dialogue on digital sequence information (DSI). The Network brings together experts from all regions of the world and research contexts to help ensure that emerging international governance frameworks on DSI access and benefit-sharing support scientific research and equitable participation. A central focus of the Network is to strengthen policymakers' and other stakeholders' understanding of the value of open access to DSI through public databases, particularly for advancing public health and biodiversity conservation.
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A biweekly update on gene editing research, regulations, and impact
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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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