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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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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