Norway Approves Plant-derived Omega-3 Oil for Aquafeed |
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The Norwegian Food Safety Authority (NFSA) granted approval for Aquaterra® Omega-3 oil for use in fish feed applications according to a statement released on June 28, 2023. It is said to be a more sustainable source of omega-3 oil as it reduces utilization of the world's marine resources while enhancing aquaculture growth.
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PH Launches 2023 Biotech Outreach Program, Highlights Int'l Trade and Transfer |
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Researchers, farmers, professors, and students participated in the Current State and Opportunities for Biotechnology in International Trade and Technology Transfer on June 30, 2023. The event was a joint effort among The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), in partnership with ISAAA Inc., Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), Crop Biotechnology Center (CBC), and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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Soybean Seeds Produce Meat Protein |
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In developing meat substitutes, the goal is to make the food ingredient more meat-like and healthy. This breakthrough is what UK-based food ingredient company, Moolec, has accomplished. With genetic engineering, they have developed soybean seeds with high levels of pork protein.
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New CRISPR-Like System Could Revolutionize Genome Editing |
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A team of experts led by Feng Zhang at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) reported the first programmable RNA-guided system in eukaryotic organisms, including plants, animals, and fungi. Their findings are published in Nature.
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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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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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