ISAAA Opens Registration for the 8th Asian Short Course on Agribiotechnology, Biosafety Regulation, and Communication (ASCA8) |
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The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA), Inc., announces the opening of registration for the 8th Asian Short Course on Agribiotechnology, Biosafety Regulation, and Communication (ASCA8), which will be held on September 8-12, 2025, at Vivere Hotel, Muntinlupa City, Philippines.
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Scientists Turn Plastic Waste into Vanilla Flavoring Using Engineered Bacteria |
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Scientists from the University of Edinburgh have developed a novel approach to combat plastic pollution by converting plastic waste into vanillin, the primary component responsible for vanilla's flavor and aroma. The study, published in Green Chemistry, highlights the potential of synthetic biology to repurpose polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste into a high-value product used in food, cosmetics, and industrial applications.
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US FDA Completes Review of Altered Lignin Alfalfa Developed by Cibus and S&W Seed |
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Agricultural technology company Cibus Inc. has announced that it has completed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Plant Biotechnology Consultation Program for its gene-edited altered lignin alfalfa trait. The FDA has notified Cibus that it has no further questions concerning the use of altered lignin alfalfa in food or feed.
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Korean Researchers Introduce Web Tool to Boost Accuracy of CRISPR |
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Led by Professor Jeongbin Park, a research team from Pusan National University in South Korea has developed a new web-based tool, called Variant-aware Cas-OFFinder, that improves the accuracy of the CRISPR gene editing technique. Developed using the human genome and pepper plant cultivars, this web-based tool enhances off-target site prediction by incorporating individual genetic variants. Their findings are published in Nucleic Acids Research.
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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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GM APPROVAL UPDATES |
- The Philippines approved the canola event LBFLFK for food, feed, and processing.
- The Philippines approved the cotton event GFM cry1A for commercial cultivation.
- Brazil approved the wheat event HB4 for commercial cultivation.
- The Philippines approved the soybean event GMB 151 for food, feed, and processing.
- The Philippines approved the eggplant event EE-1 for cultivation
- The USA approved the canola event MON94100 for food and feed.
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