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The goal of gene therapy is to permanently cure hereditary diseases. One of the most promising technologies for this is the ...

Flanders Institute for Biotechnology (VIB), biologist Jessie Vandierendonck has been investigating new, alternative ...

The biotechnology market is entering a new growth phase, driven by the convergence of genomic science, artificial intelligence, and precision medicine.

Australia's first genetically modified banana has been tweaked to protect it from a disease that's on the verge of wiping out ...

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 ...

The apparel industry accounts for 10% of greenhouse gas emissions. Biotechs are working on reengineering natural products to make more sustainable textiles, which are gaining traction.

On July 2, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Health Inspection Service (APHIS) published a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public comment on the improvement of regulatory ...

Microalgae biotechnology has emerged as a dynamic field that exploits these photosynthetic microorganisms for a wide range of sustainable applications. Owing to their rapid growth, high lipid content ...

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 ...