Biotech Updates (April 10, 2024)

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GE Bacterium Produces Plastic-Free Vegan Leather With Self-Dyeing Properties Scientists used genetic engineering on bacterium to produce leather that is animal- and plastic-free. This sustainable leather also has self-dyeing properties. READ MORE APHIS Grants Approval to Bioengineered Hemp and Other Crops The US Department of Agriculture announced the approval of bioengineered hemp with boosted levels of medicinal ingredients and reduced psychoactive ingredients. The review of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) concluded that the improved hemp is unlikely to cause increased plant pest risk compared to other cultivated plants. READ MORE Japanese Scientists Boost Beta-carotene in Eggplant Researchers from Ryukoku University and Osaka Metropolitan University in Japan have grown transgenic eggplants with high beta-carotene content. These crops were grown under artificial lighting. READ MORE University of Basel Research Team Decodes How Corn Reduces Arsenic in Soil Arsenic is a toxic element that accumulates in food when crops grow in contaminated soil. A study conducted by the University of Basel has discovered a mechanism used by corn plants to reduce arsenic uptake in a special substance released into the soil by the plant's roots. READ MORE PLANT Gene Editing to Improve Postharvest Life of Tomato Chinese Researchers Pinpoint Protein that Regulates Cucumber Leaf Size and Fruiting Ability APHIS Grants Approval to Bioengineered Hemp and Other Crops Japanese Scientists Boost Beta-carotene in Eggplant University of Basel Research Team Decodes How Corn Reduces Arsenic in Soil Animal GE Bacterium Produces Plastic-Free Vegan Leather With Self-Dyeing Properties Food & Feed Bottle Gourd Genome Tracks its Origin and History HEALTH Language Model Analyzes Untranslated Portion of mRNA to Boost Vaccine Development News Archive | Translations A biweekly update on gene editing research, regulations, and impact produced by ISAAA Inc. Read Latest Issue (April 10, 2024) A monthly update on gene drive research and development provided by ISAAA in collaboration with the Outreach Network for Gene Drive Research Read Latest Issue (February 22, 2023) SCIENCE SPEAKS Technologies for Salmonella Detection to Boost Food Safety in the Philippines (April 10, 2024) Visit Science SpeaKs blog 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. Visit GM APPROVAL DATABASE Biotech Updates is a weekly newsletter of ISAAA, a not-for-profit organization. It is distributed for free to over 22,000 subscribers worldwide to inform them about the key developments in biosciences, especially in biotechnology. Your support will help us in our mission to feed the world with knowledge. You can help by donating as little as $10. DONATE

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