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19/05/2026

What's new in global biotechnology? 🌍 From nutritional breakthroughs in the Philippines to cutting-edge CRISPR containment systems, we’ve rounded up the most impactful stories of the week.

Inside this issue:
High Iron & Zinc Rice approved for commercial propagation 🌾
GM Carnation authorizations renewed 💐
Bridging the science communication gap in Kenya 🇰🇪
A safer self-destruct mechanism for engineered bacteria 🧬

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15/05/2026

ISAAA, Inc. organized the first-ever Agri-Biotech in Action: A Biotech Caravan Experience on May 7-8, 2026, in Los Banos, Laguna, and Tarlac City, targeting frontliners in policymaking. The caravan is co-organized with the Philippine Agriculture and Fisheries Biotechnology Program of the Department of Agriculture (DA Biotech Program), and the Philippine House of Representatives’ Special Committee on Food Security, chaired by Hon. Raymond Adrian E. Salceda (3rd District of Albay).

Continue reading at Science Speaks: https://isaaa.org/blog/entry/default.asp?BlogDate=5/13/2026

13/05/2026

04/05/2026

Researchers from Arba-Minch University and Borena University in Ethiopia evaluated the effects of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) used as livestock feed. GM crops have been widely adopted to improve traits such as yield, nutrition, and resistance to diseases and pests. The study, published in the Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health, highlighted both the benefits and ongoing concerns associated with the use of GMOs as livestock feed.

Continue reading: https://www.isaaa.org/kc/cropbiotechupdate/article/default.asp?ID=21780

01/05/2026

Researchers at the Institute of Cotton Research (ICR) of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences developed a new plant-derived insecticidal protein called iJAZ, which has now moved from laboratory to practical application.

Read more: https://www.isaaa.org/kc/cropbiotechupdate/article/default.asp?ID=21783

30/04/2026

Experts from Chonnam National University have developed a new way to reduce histamine levels in tomatoes using CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing. Histamine, a compound that can trigger adverse reactions in sensitive individuals, is found at relatively high levels in tomatoes.

Read more: https://www.isaaa.org/kc/cropbiotechupdate/article/default.asp?ID=21781

29/04/2026

Tropic's non-browning banana variety has received regulatory approvals in Japan and Brazil. These approvals enable the import, sale, and consumption in both countries. Brazil, one of the world's largest banana‑producing and banana‑consuming countries, also granted cultivation approval.

Read more: https://www.isaaa.org/kc/cropbiotechupdate/article/default.asp?ID=21775

28/04/2026

ISAAA Inc. and 2Blades release a new monograph in its Biotech Communication Series titled Precision Breeding: Strengthening Crop Improvement with TALENs. The monograph explains TALENs and their applications, how the technology is used to improve crops, and how gene editing with TALENs works.

Get a copy for free: https://www.isaaa.org/blog/entry/default.asp?BlogDate=4/15/2026

27/04/2026

Coming soon to a kitchen near you? 🍌🍅

Biotechnology is making our favorite foods even better. From non-browning bananas approved in Japan and Brazil to CRISPR-edited tomatoes with reduced histamine, science is delivering practical solutions for food waste and nutrition.

Catch up on the latest breakthroughs in crop resilience and food safety in our newest update.

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27/04/2026

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24/04/2026

From fermenting everyday staples like yogurt and cheese, bacterial applications are quietly evolving in many ways to address global challenges such as food security, climate change, and public health.

Find out some of the remarkable biotechnological applications of bacteria from Science Speaks: https://www.isaaa.org/blog/entry/default.asp?BlogDate=4/8/2026