Thailand Approves Genome-Editing Regulation |
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Thailand's Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Captain Thamanat Prompow has signed groundbreaking legislation for genome-edited organisms. The new regulation, titled “Certification of Organisms Developed from Genome Editing Technology for Agricultural Use, B.E. 2567 (2024),” aims to position Thailand as a global leader in agricultural innovation, in line with countries such as the United States, Japan, and Australia.
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Genetically Engineered Black Flies to Reduce Waste and Keep it Out of Landfills |
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Scientists at Macquarie University in Australia, led by synthetic biologist Dr. Kate Tepper envision a future where engineered flies could transform waste management and sustainable biomanufacturing. The team proposes using genetically engineered (GE) black soldier flies (Hermetia illucens) to address worldwide pollution challenges and produce valuable raw materials for industry.
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Gene Editing Produces Pigs Resistant to Influenza A Virus |
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Researchers from Kansas State University and partners developed gene-edited pigs to control influenza A virus (IAV) infections. The findings of the study, published in Emerging Microbes and Infections, offer an alternative approach to help mitigate the spread of IAV.
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