Rice Breeding Breakthrough to Feed Billions
New research could greatly lower the cost of hybrid rice seed, increasing its availability
Genetic Engineering
Consumers Care More about Taste than Gene Editing for Table Grapes
According to a recent survey, most US citizens care more about flavor rather than how grapes are bred
New Study Reveals Potential for Extending Lifespan with Genetically Engineered, Solar-Powered Cells
Genetically modified mitochondria can convert light into chemical energy that fuels cells
Science Misinformation on GMOs Reaches Quarter of a Billion People
One-fifth of the GMO media coverage in Africa contains misinformation
New Study Increases Grain Size and Reduces Chalkiness in Rice
These findings could improve rice breeding programs and lead to greater food security
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