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Top news of the week: 27.11.2022.

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@JonEntine shared
On Nov 22, 2022
Naturally saffron-flavored rice? Here’s how scientists are using genetically modified tobacco and lemon to recreate the world’s most expensive spice @rickilewis https://t.co/f3UgHtsTbt via @GeneticLiteracy
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Naturally saffron-flavored rice? Here’s how scientists are using genetically modified tobacco and lemon to recreate the world’s most expensive...

Naturally saffron-flavored rice? Here’s how scientists are using genetically modified tobacco and lemon to recreate the world’s most expensive...

Biotechnology mass-produces valuable molecules from nature, from drugs to textiles to a jellyfish protein that lights up most anything a glowing green. Now add saffron to the list.To cooks, ...

@prometheusgreen shared
On Nov 23, 2022
Kenyans Need to Turn to GM Crops to Combat Drought https://t.co/hD7jwx6ESO
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Kenyans Need to Turn to GM Crops to Combat Drought

Kenyans Need to Turn to GM Crops to Combat Drought

Kenya is experiencing a severe water shortage due to four failed rainy seasons and is in the middle of the worst droughts that happened in the East African region in four decades. These ...

@SynBioBeta shared
On Nov 22, 2022
In a new study, researchers characterize a range of molecular tools to rewrite – not just edit – large chunks of an organism’s DNA, based on #CRISPR-Cas systems associated with selfish genetic “hitchhikers” called transposons. https://t.co/KX1bramgTq #synbio
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Genetic ‘Hitchhikers’ Can Be Directed Using CRISPR

Genetic ‘Hitchhikers’ Can Be Directed Using CRISPR

NC State researchers use CRISPR to make large scale genetic changes to bacteria by co-opting a natural process.

@SynBioBeta shared
On Nov 21, 2022
To compete during the computer revolution, countries developed new national security and economic strategies to address the geopolitics of information — the same is true for the biotechnology revolution. By @RyanMorhard https://t.co/Y9YNbmzwNW
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Programmable Biology Puts Biotech on the Geopolitical Agenda

Programmable Biology Puts Biotech on the Geopolitical Agenda

Synthetic biology is driving a manufacturing revolution, and policymakers are taking note.

@GlobalAgDev shared
On Nov 21, 2022
As the world's population continues to increase, concerns of #hunger and food insecurity rise with it. How can we ensure no person goes hungry? Experts point towards better food distribution and production: https://t.co/61E4q87Dpa https://t.co/5mINp96xTF
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