Gene-edited beef cattle get regulatory clearance in US
U.S. regulators on Monday cleared the way for the sale of beef from gene-edited cattle in coming years after the Food and Drug Administration concluded the animals do not raise any safety concerns......»»
Cohesity Gaia helps businesses transform secondary data into knowledge
Cohesity announced Cohesity Gaia, an AI-powered enterprise search assistant that brings retrieval augmented generation (RAG) AI and large language models (LLMs) to high-quality backup data within Cohesity environments. Cohesity Gaia will be made gene.....»»
Gene Munster: Apple should buy Rivian after cancelling Apple Car
Loop Ventures analyst Gene Munster says Apple has to make a big move after cancelling the Apple Car, and that buying Rivian would be the answer.Rivian R1TFollowing the apparent cancellation of its Apple Car project, Munster has told CNBC that he was.....»»
A liking for licking—sex and social status influence social grooming among free-ranging feral cattle in Hong Kong
Unique insights into the social lives of cattle revealed in a new study by scientists at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) can enhance our understanding of animal behavior and welfare. The study suggests that sex and social status influence soci.....»»
Save on official iPhone 15 silicone cases from $26, M1 iPad Pro at $610, Qi2 gear, more
A collection of official iPhone 15 series silicone cases is headlining all of today’s best deals. Pricing across all four of Apple’s latest smartphones starts from $26 to go alongside a clearance discount on Apple’s M1 iPad Pro at $610. Plus, t.....»»
Scientists develop rapid gene-screening platform to boost disease resistance in crops
Scientists at CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, have achieved a breakthrough in molecular plant pathology, marking a technological leap forward for breeding durable disease-resistant crops......»»
Using CRISPR gene editing to prevent pigs from getting blue-ear pig disease
A team of bio-scientists affiliated with a host of institutions across the U.S. has developed a gene editing technique to produce newborn pigs immune to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, also known as blue-ear pig disease. The paper is p.....»»
Research provides insight into constructing gene regulatory networks
Gene regulatory networks (GRNs) depict the regulatory mechanisms of genes within cellular systems as a network, offering vital insights for understanding cell processes and molecular interactions that determine cellular phenotypes. Transcriptional re.....»»
Strategic grazing could boost conservation of "near-threatened" sage-grouse
A multi-agency study, spearheaded by researchers from the University of Nevada, Reno's College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, underscores the impacts of strategic cattle grazing, particularly.....»»
Potential gene targets for managing cassava whitefly, a viral diseases vector threatening food security
Whiteflies, particularly the African cassava whitefly (Bemisia tabaci, SSA1-SG1), pose a significant threat to agricultural productivity in sub-Saharan Africa by transmitting viruses that cause cassava brown streak disease and cassava mosaic virus di.....»»
Chromatin accessibility: A new avenue for gene editing
In a study recently published in Nature Genetics, researchers from Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University explore chromatin accessibility, i.e., endogenous access pathways to the genomic DNA, and its use as a tool for gene edi.....»»
Apple releases fourth iOS 17.4 and macOS Sonoma 14.4 betas [U]
Public beta releases are also now available today. iOS 17.4 development is wrapping up soon. Apple just shipped iOS 17.4 beta 4 to developers. The pre-release software primarily focuses on changes made in the EU due to regulatory requirements......»»
Using metabolomics for assessing safety of chemicals may reduce the use of lab rats
Scientists have discovered a more robust way of grouping chemicals and using read-across for toxicological data to meet regulatory requirements, which could greatly reduce animal testing......»»
Junk DNA in birds may hold key to safe, efficient gene therapy
The recent approval of a CRISPR-Cas9 therapy for sickle cell disease demonstrates that gene editing tools can do a superb job of knocking out genes to cure hereditary disease. But it's still not possible to insert whole genes into the human genome to.....»»
Stellantis shuns buying regulatory credits, evolves lineup
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares isn't allowing the automaker "to ever buy a single credit," said Tim Kuniskis, CEO of the Dodge and Ram brands......»»
Researchers identify human activities as drivers of biodiversity decline in central Mexico"s reserves
New research shows the diversity of plant and animal life in 14 tropical reserves in Mesoamerica has plummeted since 1990 as roads and cattle ranches have expanded into protected areas. Large mammals, birds, and reptiles are disappearing, while disea.....»»
Apple releases third iOS 17.4, watchOS 10.4, and macOS Sonoma 14.4 betas [U]
Update: A day later, public beta versions are available. iOS 17.4 development is well under way. Apple just shipped iOS 17.4 beta 3 to developers. The pre-release software primarily focuses on changes made in the EU due to regulatory requireme.....»»
State-owned enterprises experience greater regulatory scrutiny when acquiring firms abroad: Study
New research shows that state-owned enterprises (SOEs) experience greater regulatory scrutiny when acquiring firms in foreign economies, thus increasing the costs of the acquisition......»»
Apple releases third iOS 17.4, watchOS 10.4, and macOS Sonoma 14.4 betas
iOS 17.4 development is well under way. Apple just shipped iOS 17.4 beta 3 to developers. The pre-release software primarily focuses on changes made in the EU due to regulatory requirements. more….....»»
Gotion preparing "comprehensive" environmental permit requests for $2.4B battery factory in Mich.
Gotion hopes to break ground in Big Rapids, Mich., later this year, or once necessary regulatory reviews are completed......»»
New CRISPR tool accelerates and optimizes genome editing
CRISPR/Cas systems have undergone tremendous advancement in the past decade. These precise genome editing tools have applications ranging from transgenic crop development to gene therapy and beyond. And with their recent development of CRISPR-COPIES,.....»»