The world’s largest network of environmental groups approved the exploration of genetic engineering tools to aid in the ...

As the human population continues to explode, the need for efficient crop growth also expands. While there have been great strides in plant genetics and modification, there is still much to be learned ...

Phytochelatin synthases (PCSs) produce phytochelatins—tiny, cysteine-rich peptides that bind and neutralize toxic metal ions ...

Innovative genetic engineering strategies are transforming crops, enabling them to withstand extreme climate conditions and ...

“Our work is the first to directly test how chromosome structure affects bacterial growth, survival, and ability to cause ...

Lignin is one of the most abundant aromatic polymers on Earth and has long been recognized as a promising biomass resource.

Researchers at Colorado State University have developed a tool that can be used to switch a plant's key genetic traits on or off at will. The breakthrough was recently published in ACS Synthetic ...

Genetically altering crops may be key to helping them adapt to extreme temperatures. But shrinking funds and social acceptance stand in the way. By Rebecca Dzombak The world’s bread baskets are ...

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