New Study Increases Grain Size and Reduces Chalkiness in Rice
These findings could improve rice breeding programs and lead to greater food security
Genetic Engineering
Anti-GMO Themes Losing Traction Worldwide, Suggests New Scientific Paper
New research indicates that the conversation around GMOs is growing more positive on both social and traditional media
A New Era of Protein Interaction Engineering
New bioengineered protein devices allow near-instant response times, but highlight system needs
ERS Genomics and Setsuro Tech Sign CRISPR/Cas9 License Agreement
Nobel prize winning CRISPR technology to be applied in development of genetically engineered cell and animal models
Inspired by Kombucha Microbes, Scientists Create 'Living Materials'
Engineered living materials could be used to detect and filter contaminants in water, in packaging to detect and alert to damage, and act as "living photographs"
Simple Approach Could Help Beat Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Such bacteria may stem from improper disposal of medicines, but also from the biotechnology field, which has depended on antibiotics as a selection device in the lab
A New Generation of Malaria Vaccines
Promising results from the first in-human trials of genetically engineered malaria vaccines
Researchers Find Proteins That Might Restore Damaged Sound-Detecting Cells in the Ear
Knowing more about how sound-detecting cells known as hair cells develop will help scientists figure out ways to replace hair cells that are damaged
Microbial Manufacturing: Genetic Engineering Breakthrough for Urban Farming
New research of MIT's Research Enterprise in Singapore's IRG, DiSTAP, revolutionizes the creation of genetic material, enabling drastically accelerated development of key microbial factories for urban farming in Singapore
New Gene Editor Harnesses Jumping Genes for Precise DNA Integration
Current gene-editing tools rely on cutting DNA, but those cuts can lead to errors