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The Potential Power of Gene-Based Breeding

April 28, 2024
Compiled by Staff

A Texas A&M University researcher’s work could redefine how we grow our food and treat...

Stakeholders Strongly Support the European Commission’s Biotech Strategy to Position the EU a Global Innovation Leader

April 25, 2024
Compiled by Staff

Numerous industry associations and organizations, dedicated to fostering innovation in biotechnology and biomanufacturing, enthusiastically welcomed...

Norm Sissons is Helping Make Gene Editing a Practical Breeding Tool

April 23, 2024
Marc Zienkiewicz

When it comes to innovation in the area of biotechnology, few voices carry as much...

Euroseeds Welcomes Commission’s Green Biotech Ambition, Proposes Actions for Agri-Food Sector Resilience

March 28, 2024
Compiled by Staff

Euroseeds acknowledges the European Commission’s comprehensive biotechnology strategy, recently unveiled to enhance food security and...

Study Reveals Power of Maize’s Microbial Allies

March 21, 2024
Compiled by Staff

Genetic makeup of maize offers new pathways to enhance stress resilience and crop breeding Plants...

Discovering More About Biotech Challenges

January 31, 2024
Compiled by Staff

In an open letter (https://www.weplanet.org/ngtopenletter), 34 Nobel Prize laureates ask to EU Parliamentary members to...

FAO Releases 15 Case Studies on the Use of Biotechnologies to Meet the Needs of Smallholders

January 12, 2024
Compiled by Staff

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has released a compilation of case studies showcasing the...

A South Korean Company is Fighting to Stake its Claim in the CRISPR Patent Battle

December 14, 2023
Marc Zienkiewicz

For background on this story see our recent feature on the CRISPR patent landscape. ToolGen,...

Who Owns CRISPR-Cas9? The Jury is Out, and it’s Making it Hard to do Business

December 7, 2023
Marc Zienkiewicz

Legal wrangling is complicating life for those who want to use the technology to develop...

Seeking The Fountain Of Youth? Watch Out For Alligators!

May 8, 2023
Joe Schwarcz

Explore the mysterious Fountain of Youth, but beware of alligators! Uncover the secrets of this...

The Truth Behind Biologicals

February 23, 2023
Marcel Bruins

Discover the facts about biologicals and their impact on the environment. Learn how to make...

Bayer to create Ag Biologicals Powerhouse Partnership with Ginkgo Bioworks

April 26, 2022
Compiled by Staff

Bayer and Ginkgo Bioworks partner to create a powerhouse in agricultural biologicals, aiming to revolutionize...

How Genomics is Bringing Speed and Transparency to the World of Breeding

February 27, 2022
Marc Zienkiewicz

Genomics is revolutionizing the world of breeding, bringing speed and transparency to the process. Learn...

Report Tackles Why the UK Should Embrace Biotech and Gene Editing

February 17, 2022
Seed World Europe

UK report reveals why embracing biotech and gene editing is essential for economic growth. Learn...

Research Aims to Increase Crop Drought Tolerance Using Biotechnology

October 22, 2021
Compiled by Staff

Biotech research is being used to increase crop drought tolerance, helping farmers produce more food...

Watch Now: Are Vaccines Calming Fears Over Biotech?

September 22, 2021
Marc Zienkiewicz

Vaccines are providing hope for a return to normalcy, but what does this mean for...

Seed Speaks: Are Vaccines Calming Fears Over Biotech?

September 21, 2021
Marc Zienkiewicz

Vaccines are a hot topic in the biotech industry. Seed Speaks discusses the potential of...

Limagrain and Alteia Collaborate for Technology Driven Approach to Phenotyping

June 14, 2021
Seed World Europe

Limagrain and Alteia join forces to develop a technology-driven approach to phenotyping, combining expertise in...

Euroseeds: Celebrating the International Day of Women in Science

February 10, 2021
Seed World Europe

Celebrate International Day of Women in Science with EuroSeeds! Learn about the inspiring women in...

Biotech Cotton Key to Eliminating Devastating Pest from U.S. and Mexico

December 22, 2020
Compiled by Staff

Biotech cotton is helping to eliminate a devastating pest from US and Mexico, reducing crop...

Africa Leads Progress in Biotech Crop Adoption with Doubled Number of Planting Countries in 2019, ISAAA Reports

December 2, 2020
Seed World Europe

Africa leads the world in biotech crop adoption, with a doubled number of countries planting...

What Might the U.S. Election Mean for Biotechnology?

October 27, 2020
Marc Zienkiewicz

U.S. election results could have a major impact on the biotechnology industry. Learn how the...

EU Must Stop French Interpretation of Mutagenesis Plant Breeding and Preserve Common Market for Seed

September 9, 2020
Seed World Europe

EU must act to protect common market for seed: stop French interpretation of mutagenesis plant...

Draft French Decree on Mutagenesis Breeding, Consequent Draft Lists of Banned Herbicide Tolerant Rapeseed Varieties: A Saga History Of Interpretations

September 7, 2020
Emmanuel Lesprit

A look at the history of interpretations of the French Decree on Mutagenesis Breeding and...

20 Benefits from Agricultural Genome Editing

April 24, 2020
David Zaruk

Learn about the potential benefits of agricultural genome editing, including increased crop yields, improved nutrition,...

Why It Is So Difficult To Communicate Biotechnology?

March 13, 2020
Niels Louwaars

Learn why biotechnology communication is so challenging and how to overcome it. Get tips on...

Europe is Lagging Behind, Again!

March 11, 2020
Marcel Bruins

Europe is falling behind in the race to develop 5G technology. This article examines the...

Why Is It So Difficult to Communicate Biotechnology?

February 19, 2020
Seed World Canada

Biotech communication can be difficult, but understanding the language and context can help. Learn why...

Counseil D’Etat: Certain Organisms Obtained by Mutagenesis Must Comply with GMO Regulations

February 10, 2020
Seed World Europe

The French Conseil d'Etat has ruled that certain organisms obtained by mutagenesis must comply with...

Biotech Crops are the Fastest Adopted Crop Technology: ISAAA

December 11, 2019
Seed World Europe

Biotech crops are the fastest adopted crop technology, with over 18 million farmers in 26...

The National Association of Plant Breeders Borlaug Scholars News

December 10, 2019
Seed World Europe

Learn about the National Association of Plant Breeders Borlaug Scholars Program and the impact it...

Newly Formed Plant Response Biotech to Offer Biological Products to Improve Plant Performance

November 25, 2019
Compiled by Staff

Newly formed Plant Response Biotech to offer biological products to improve plant performance & increase...

Crops Matter: A Policy Masterclass on NPBTs

November 20, 2019
David Zaruk

Learn how to create effective policies to protect crops and biodiversity with this policy masterclass...

The EU GMO Directive is No Longer Fit for Purpose

November 18, 2019
Petra Jorasch

EU GMO Directive outdated: Learn why the EU's current GMO Directive is no longer suitable...

Stimulating Innovation: How the U.S. is Revising its Biotech Regulations

November 15, 2019
Marcel Bruins

U.S. revising biotech regulations to stimulate innovation & growth. Learn how the new rules will...

Ag Groups Support USDA’s Proposed Biotech Framework

September 11, 2019
Julie Deering

USDA proposes new framework to regulate biotechnology in agriculture. Ag groups support the framework, citing...