Are Australians ready for genetically modified tomatoes? The proof will be in the eating
By Timu King
The purple tomato was altered to make it taste better and boost nutrition.
#GeneticallyModifiedOrganisms #VegetableGrowing #VegetableCrops #FruitCrops #TimuKing
Company pauses plan to release controversial genetically modified mosquitoes
By Brandon Long
An organisation that planned to sell "friendly" mosquitoes to reduce the spread of diseases like dengue withdraws its licence application after backlash from scientists and health experts.
#InfectiousDiseases #GeneticallyModifiedOrganisms #PestsDiseasesandControlMethods #Pests #BrandonLong
Could an Australian banana prevent a global crop collapse?
By Jacinta Bowler
Australia's first genetically modified banana has been tweaked to protect it from a disease that's on the verge of wiping out crops around the world. Researchers hope it may be on our shelves by 2027.
#GeneticallyModifiedOrganisms #GeneticEngineering #ScienceandTechnology #Agriculture #BananaGrowing #JacintaBowler
'You struggle on': Tim relies on a GM pig kidney to keep him alive
By Peter de Kruijff and James Bullen
US man Tim Andrews has been broken the record for the longest length of time with a genetically modified animal organ. He hopes more people will receive GM pig kidneys as clinical trials ramp up.
#MedicalProcedures #GeneticallyModifiedOrganisms #ScienceandTechnology #Environment #Health #GeneticEngineering #Technology #Biotechnology #Animals #AgriculturalTechnology #BioEthics #MedicalEthics #MedicalResearch #Surgery #Diabetes #DiseasesandDisorders #PeterdeKruijff #JamesBullen
Bigger fish, cooler cows: How gene-edited meat became mainstream
By Peter de Kruijff
Disease-resistant pigs, faster-growing fish and heat-tolerant cows are among a new class of animals that are being genetically engineered for the dining table. Similar meat products could soon be sold in Australia without lengthy regulatory testing.
#GeneticEngineering #ScienceandTechnology #GeneticallyModifiedOrganisms #Environment #Fish #BeefCattleFarming #Agriculture #PeterdeKruijff
GMO ingredient concerns suspend fire ant treatment on organic farms
By Jennifer Nichols and Brandon Long
Fire ant treatments have been suspended on organic farms, and alternatives sought, after baits containing genetically modified soybean oil and corn grit were found to have been unwittingly distributed.
#InvasiveSpecies #GeneticallyModifiedOrganisms #AgriculturalChemicals #LocalFoodSystems #OrganicAmendments #PestControl #AgriculturalPestControl #PestsDiseasesandControlMethods #JenniferNichols #BrandonLong
Frogs with alpaca genes could soon be hopping around Australia
By Peter de Kruijff
Disease-resistant frogs, cane-toad-munching quolls and other gene-edited native animals could be roaming the nation within the next decade. What could go wrong?
#GeneticEngineering #ScienceandTechnology #Environment #Conservation #EndangeredandProtectedSpecies #Genetics #GeneticallyModifiedOrganisms #EnvironmentalTechnology #EnvironmentalManagement #EnvironmentalPolicy #PeterdeKruijff
Fears change to genetically modified food labels will 'mislead' shoppers
By Emily Middleton
Food companies are welcoming a proposal to exclude gene-edited products from the definition of genetically modified food, but organic producers say it takes away consumers' choice.
GMO bacteria tested in humans stayed in guts of some people
By Jacinta Bowler and Ellen Phiddian
Researchers tested a genetically engineered gut bacterium to try to limit kidney stones. But once inside some human volunteers, the modified microbe did not follow the plan.
#GeneticallyModifiedOrganisms #ScienceandTechnology #Genetics #Health #LiverandKidneys #Microbiology #JacintaBowler #EllenPhiddian
Poland’s proposal for gene edited crops stirs up legal debate https://www.euractiv.com/section/agriculture-food/news/polands-proposal-for-gene-edited-crops-stirs-up-legal-debate/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=dlvr.it #geneticallymodifiedfood #geneticallymodifiedorganisms #GMO #GMOs
EU, UK push ahead with gene-edited plant rules https://www.euractiv.com/section/agriculture-food/news/eu-uk-push-ahead-with-gene-edited-plant-rules/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=dlvr.it #geneediting #geneticallymodifiedorganisms #GMO #GMOs
Creation of Heme and Hemoglobin Producers Based on Microorganisms - #Heme #leghemoglobin #hemoglobin #synthesis #geneticallymodifiedorganisms #GMO - https://link.springer.com/article/10.3103/S009545272404008X
Our Panel on #GeneticallyModifiedOrganisms has launched a public consultation on the draft updated #ScientificOpinion on plants developed through cisgenesis and intragenesis.
📅 Submission deadline: 27/06/2022
Learn more ➡️ https://connect.efsa.europa.eu/RM/s/publicconsultation2/a0l7U0000011Zb2/pc0176
