ASCA8 Sets Vital Platform for Training, Collaboration, and Sustainability |
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The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA), Inc., welcomes over 50 participants, partners, and experts to the 8th Asian Short Course on Agribiotechnology, Biosafety Regulation, and Communication (ASCA8). The short course, ongoing from September 8 to 12, 2025, features intensive discussions and experiential learning on key topics surrounding agricultural biotechnology—research and development, commercialization, regulation, and communication.
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Nigeria Plans to Introduce GMO Labeling to Build Public Trust and Transparency |
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In a press release from the Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare, Nigeria is planning to introduce labelling and traceability protocols during a workshop hosted by the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) and the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB). This movement is part of the Federal Government's commitment to deploying safe, science-driven biotechnology in the country.
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APHIS Deregulates Bioengineered Blue-Purple Moth Orchid |
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has determined that Phalaenopsis orchid (ISK-311NR-4), developed by Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha, Limited, using genetic engineering to have modified flower color. According to APHIS, it is unlikely that the bioengineered blue-purple moth orchid will pose a greater risk as a plant pest than the unmodified comparator. Thus, the orchid is no longer subject to their regulation for products of genetic engineering.
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Kobe University Engineers Bacteria to Create Biodegradable Plastic Alternative |
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A team of bioengineers from Kobe University has developed a sustainable alternative to PET plastics by engineering E. coli bacteria to produce pyridinedicarboxylic acid (PDCA) from glucose. The breakthrough, published in Metabolic Engineering, marks a significant step toward creating biodegradable, high-performance plastics that could surpass petroleum-based materials.
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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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