Wageningen University & Research Launches Field Trials for Gene-Edited Potatoes |
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Wageningen University & Research (WUR), in partnership with the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Nature, is conducting new field trials for genetically modified (GM) potatoes. The trials will evaluate potato lines developed using New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) to precisely add or switch off multiple genes. By instilling stacked resistance against aggressive pests and diseases, such as late blight, caused by the destructive pathogen Phytophthora infestans, researchers expect the new varieties to drastically minimize farmers' reliance on chemical pesticides.
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Plant Biotechnology Associations Urge EU Parliament to Reject NGT Amendments |
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Four prominent European plant biotechnology associations have issued a joint open letter urging members of the European Parliament's Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety (ENVI) to swiftly pass a pending compromise regulation on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs). The letter, dated May 15, 2026, was signed by the French Association of Plant Biotechnologies (AFBV), Forum Grüne Vernunft (FGV), the Society for Plant Biotechnology (GfPB), and the Genomics and Genetic Engineering Research Circle (WGG). The coalition argues that a "green light" is desperately needed to counter accelerating global competition. In the letter, the coalition argues that a "green light" is desperately needed to counter accelerating global competition, noting that more than 50% of peer-reviewed NGT research currently originates from China, compared to just 15% from the European Union.
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Stanford University Bioengineers Speed Up Protein Testing to 24 Hours |
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Bioengineers from Stanford University have developed a new protein engineering method that can design, build, and test protein variants in just 24 hours. The technique, called MIDAS or Microbe-Independent Deep Assembly and Screening, could accelerate research in medicine, biotechnology, and environmental science by simplifying how proteins are engineered and tested.
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