The EFSA GMO Panel concludes GM maize MON 89034 × 1507 × NK603 and MON 94804 are as safe as their conventional counterpart and non-GM maize varieties tested. Read more in #BiotechUpdates : tinyurl.com/43t7k4v5

The 7th Asian Short Course on Agribiotechnology, Biosafety Regulation, and Communication ( #ASCA7 ) is happening in Bangkok, Thailand on September 2-6, 2024! You can preregister now to receive updates: bit.ly/ASCA7preregist…

In the Philippines, Golden Rice and Bt eggplant battle a court order that seeks to stop the commercial propagation of GM products. The Court also revoked the Biosafety Permit for Commercial Propagation of Golden Rice. Read more in Science Speaks: tinyurl.com/mrnyycpx

Researchers developed a novel platform to visually screen the efficiency of gene editing in porcine. The platform is a simple, rapid, and effective way to assess gene knockout efficiency. Read details in #BiotechUpdates : tinyurl.com/3r97pz73

Dr. Richard Goodman, food allergens expert and Emeritus Professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln published a review article on the positive impacts of GM crops since their introduction in 1995. Read details in #BiotechUpdates : tinyurl.com/38nhrhwd

An international team of researchers co-led by NTU Singapore has made a breakthrough to help protect Arabica plants against the fungal disease #coffeeleafrust . Read details in #BiotechUpdates : tinyurl.com/53w5u8v4

USDA APHIS has granted an exemption for Amfora's gene-edited, ultra-high protein soybeans. The gene-edited soybeans are not subject to the regulations in 7 CFR Part 340 and can be marketed without further review by USDA. Read details in #BiotechUpdates : tinyurl.com/2ce4rncs

A paper published in the Journal of Biotechnology highlights the need for combined traditional farming practices and modern biotechnology to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals. Read details in #BiotechUpdates : tinyurl.com/5e3yh4fy

ISAAA Inc. and 2Blades have released the Pocket K titled Rust-Resistant Soy for Africa. The Pocket K provides information about the transgenic soybean developed by 2Blades scientists to help address Asian #soybeanrust disease in Africa. Download here: tinyurl.com/4z7z3y7r

A study shows that gene editing of kissing bugs, a primary vector for #Chagasdisease , is made possible through #CRISPRCas9 technology for the first time. Read details in #BiotechUpdates : tinyurl.com/yc2hzkyn

Researchers developed a new method to label proteins simultaneously. This automated high-throughput method uses #CRISPRCas9 to attach fluorescent proteins to the ones under study. Read details in #BiotechUpdates : tinyurl.com/4uy29t9y

A paper published in GM Crops & Food provides significant insights into the current state of GM crop adoption in Africa. Read more in #BiotechUpdates : tinyurl.com/4fu3z4ta

A University of Copenhagen study says changing the color of crops using #geneediting could help robots differentiate crops from weeds. Read details in #BiotechUpdates : tinyurl.com/2ds3j8hp

USDA APHIS has released its review of four plants modified using #geneticengineering to determine whether they posed an increased plant pest risk relative to non-modified comparators. Read details in #BiotechUpdates : tinyurl.com/jy86ee2n

A study shows that the gene editing of SlEIN4AA through #CRISPRCas9 significantly speeds up fruit ripening and increases fruit firmness, which prolongs the shelf life of the fruits. Read details in #BiotechUpdates : tinyurl.com/4a9pzr83

NEW FROM ISAAA! Two infographics show the regulatory landscape for #geneedited crops in Africa, Asia, and Oceania with updates on country guidelines and products developed using #CRISPR and #TALENs . Download and share here: tinyurl.com/4a9pzr83

Piggy Sooy, Moolec's genetically engineered soybean with pork proteins has received approval from APHIS. The review concludes that Piggy Sooy is unlikely to pose an increased plant pest risk compared to conventional soybeans. Read more in #BiotechUpdates : tinyurl.com/44fjj8w2

The EU Commission defended the Proposal for #NGTs against the French food safety agency, saying the Proposal is based on scientific research provided by EFSA. Read details in #BiotechUpdates : tinyurl.com/5n84sd6c

A study conducted by researchers from Canada led by Stuart Smyth finds that #GMcrops provide benefits for #climatechange mitigation. Read more in #BiotechUpdates : tinyurl.com/4cj6526r