Humans have selectively bred animals and crops since the beginning of agriculture, but advances in biotechnology have provided genetic tools to select specific traits. First applied to animals in the ...

In a development that could help protect one of the world's most beloved agricultural commodities, a research team at Penn ...

According to The Standard, researchers at the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization have used genetic ...

Genome editing is a powerful biotechnology tool that allows scientists to make precise changes to an organism's DNA. It involves the use of specialized enzymes, known as engineered nucleases or ...

Recombinant DNA (rDNA) refers to artificial DNA molecules that are created by combining genetic material from different sources. This technology involves the insertion of DNA fragments from one ...

Non‐genetically modified biotechnology encompasses a broad spectrum of innovative applications that harness natural biological processes without altering the inherent genome of the organism. This ...

A Mexico-based research centre believes it may have hit the bull’s eye when it comes to using technology to enhance crop resilience. The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is ...

Miraculin is a naturally occurring glycoprotein derived from the miracle fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum) that has garnered significant scientific interest due to its unique ability to modify taste ...

A city research centre plans to use tomatoes to test the impact of gene-edited food in what is thought to be the first human ...

The Director of Agricultural Biotechnology at the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), Dr Rose ...

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