Biotech Updates

The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA), Inc., the Malaysian Biotechnology Information Centre (MABIC), and Peterson Solutions welcomed over 30 participants and speakers from eight countries at the opening of the 9th Asian Short Course on Agribiotechnology, Biosafety Regulation, and Communication (ASCA9) on September 1, 2026, in Selangor, Malaysia.

ISAAA and 2Blades Release Infographics on Fungal-resistant Corn

The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA) and 2Blades have released an infographic highlighting the development of fungal-resistant corn and its potential contribution to global food security, climate resilience, and sustainable agriculture. The infographic is now available for download on the ISAAA website.

Webinar: Global Impact of Commercialized Biotech/GM Crops

Join the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA), Inc. and CropLife Asia for a Global Launch Webinar on the Global Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts of Biotech/GM Crops on September 17, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM (SGT) via Zoom and live streaming on social media platforms. Registration is now open to all interested participants.

U.S. Consumers Show Interest in Learning About CRISPR-Edited Pork

A study conducted by researchers from North Carolina State University, Virginia Tech, and the University of California, Davis found that people are generally open to learning about CRISPR-edited pork, with many showing a strong intention to seek information and a low tendency to avoid it. The findings highlight opportunities for scientists and communicators to build public understanding as gene-edited pork moves closer to commercialization.