How society regards the use of genetic modification and genome editing can have a significant influence on how these technologies are regulated by authorities and on the pace of technological advancement. In a review published ...
Biotechnology
Dec 20, 2017
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Researchers have shown "gene drive" technology, which spreads a genetic modification blocking female reproduction, works in natural-like settings.
Plants & Animals
Jul 28, 2021
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A research project into the development of potatoes with sustainable resistance against phytophthora via genetic modification with genes from wild potato varieties and good resistance management (DuRPh) has concluded with ...
Biotechnology
Mar 23, 2016
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Turning genes on and off is an intricate process involving communication between many different types of proteins that interact with DNA.
Biochemistry
May 17, 2018
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Passing down a healthy genome is a critical part of creating viable offspring. But what happens when you have harmful modifications in your genome that you don't want to pass down? Baby plants have evolved a method to wipe ...
Plants & Animals
May 20, 2021
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A group of researchers led by Tomoji Mashimo, Associate Professor, Institute of Experimental Animal Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University and Kazuto Yoshitomi, Assistant Professor, Mouse Genomics Resource ...
Biotechnology
Mar 24, 2016
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Wheat, a globally important food crop, derives its yield from factors such as number of spikes per unit area, thousand-grain weight and grain yield per spike. Spike shape directly affects spikelet number, grain yield, and ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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In the battle against thrips, Cornell breeder Martha Mutschler-Chu has developed a new weapon: a tomato that packs a powerful one-two punch to deter the pests and counter the killer viruses they transmit.
Biotechnology
Apr 3, 2013
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Understanding plant regeneration at the molecular level is pivotal for advancements in genetic transformation and genome editing. Previous studies have underscored the importance of DNA methylation in model organisms, yet ...
Plants & Animals
May 24, 2024
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The crops we rely on today have been bred over thousands of years to enhance certain characteristics. For example, sweetcorn started life as a wild grass called teosinte.
Biotechnology
Oct 24, 2018
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