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Genetically modified tilapia, anyone?

I HAVE mixed feelings about genetically modified (GMO) foods. While I am generally wary of them, I can also see the potential benefits they offer, particularly in providing affordable food for the poor. This is especially relevant in the case of grains and …

Assessment of genetically modified soybean DBN9004 (application EFSA‐GMO‐BE‐2019‐165)

Abstract Genetically modified soybean DBN9004 was developed to confer tolerance to glufosinate‐ammonium‐ and glyphosate‐containing herbicides. These properties were achieved by introducing the cp4 epsps and pat expression cassettes. The molecular …

Positive test in GMO-free soybeans a challenge for niche grains industry

Only five genetically modified crops have been approved for cultivation in Australia, said the OGTR, and they were cotton, canola, Indian mustard, banana and safflower. Genetically modified flowers have also been approved for growing or importing into …

Genetically modified dire wolves brought back from extinction have 'doubled in size'

A trio of genetically-engineered "dire wolves" have "doubled in size" over only a few months, the company behind the achievement says. Dire wolves went extinct some 10,000 years ago, but a team of scientists have attempted to recreate …

European laboratories join forces to call for detection methods for all new GMOs - GM Watch

Cancer-Fighting Herpes Virus Shown to Be an Effective Treatment for Some Advanced Melanoma

Newswise — LOS ANGELES — The herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which affects almost two-thirds of the world’s population and is generally associated with oral herpes, may cause painful cold sores or fever blisters around the mouth.  Yet, when …

Herpes virus could soon be approved to treat severe skin cancer

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can spread elsewhere in the body SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Despite many decades of effort and numerous human trials, only one virus that is designed to kill cancers has ever been approved by regulators in the US and …

Trump Ups the Ante on Trade Threats

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at U.S. trade threats, French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the United Kingdom, and deadly protests in Kenya. Deal or No Deal U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday informed Japan, South Korea, and 12 …

Sir Peter Jackson backs project to de-extinct moa, experts cast doubt

A new project backed by film-maker Sir Peter Jackson aims to bring the extinct South Island giant moa back to life in less than eight years. The South Island giant moa stood up to 3.6 metres tall, weighed around 230kg and typically lived in forests and …

First large-scale production of human type II collagen using plant-based feedstocks

July 8, 2025 | By Mary Bailey Chiyoda Corp. (Tokyo) has developed a new foundational technology for producing useful chemicals — including human type II collagen — using plant-based feedstocks in a facility called the Plant Bio-Foundry, as part of the New …

South Island giant moa de-extinction plans: Sir Peter Jackson teams up with Colossal Biosciences

A groundbreaking genetic engineering project, backed by movie director Sir Peter Jackson and iwi Ngāi Tahu, is aiming to bring the extinct South Island giant moa back from the dead.  Work on the dramatic Jurassic Park-style de-extinction scheme is under …

Two For One: Researchers Find One Neuron Can Send Multiple Messages

Newswise — The same neuron can tell fruit flies to walk towards the smell of rotting fruit and speed up, according to new research from Yale scientists. Neurobiologists once believed that each neuron held a single purpose. However, in recent decades, …

India, US push deadline to strike trade deal to 31 July

Unlike 14 countries that have already received formal letters—and others may soon get them—from President Trump outlining revised tariff schedules after a 90-day pause, India will not receive any such communication, the people said, speaking on the …

Trade deal with India the next big thing: Donald Trump

Amid signs of fresh US-China trade tensions, and following the Trump Administration’s latest batch of tariff notices to 14 countries, India appeared to be the next, if not only, major economy to sign a trade deal with the US to avoid the brunt of “ …

How India is an exception as Donald Trump slaps new tariffs on Asian nations

India is negotiating hard with the United States over a bilateral trade agreement (BTA). US President Donald Trump has yet again said that the deal with India is close. “We’ve made a deal with the United Kingdom, we’ve made a deal with China, we’ve made a …

MB-101 Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation for Astrocytoma and Glioblastoma

The FDA has granted orphan drug designation to the IL13Rα2-targeted CAR T-cell therapy MB-101 for the treatment of patients with recurrent diffuse and anaplastic astrocytoma and glioblastoma.1 “We are thrilled that MB-101 received orphan drug designation …

India and US set to finalize mini trade deal: Key insights and implications

India and the US are expected to announce a mini trade deal soon. The bilateral trade agreement (BTA), which had been announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump earlier this year, is expected to be firmed up in phases. The two …

preDQ – Update & Upgrade Update and maintenance of the preDQ – software tool for peptide binding prediction to HLA‐DQ2 ...

Abstract preDQ is a software tool for prediction of peptides binding to HLA‐DQ2 and HLA‐DQ8 proteins, associated with susceptibility to celiac disease. preDQ was designed to evaluate the risk of novel proteins to cause celiac disease following EFSA's …

Temferon Shows Early Signs of 3-Year Survival, Disease Control in GBM

Of the 38 patients initially enrolled onto the study, 25 received Temferon, and 2 demonstrated long-term responses. These responders were then enrolled onto the TEM-LT long-term follow-up study. One patient remained progression free and did not require …

AAlimousine Worldwide Enhances Luxury Transportation Solutions for New York City

NYC’s premier chauffeur service introduces optimized routing, expanded airport transfers, and a modernized luxury fleet for corporate and event travel. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AAlimousine Worldwide, a well …

NURO Launches MENTIS — The Mental Platform

WATERLOO, ONTARIO, CANADA, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Human Mind, Unlocked. NURO, a global leader in non-surgical neurotechnology, is proud to announce the launch of MENTIS™, a breakthrough product line delivering real-time data across …

Aluminum Wire Market Competitive Analysis 2025–2033: Top Players and Market Positioning

The growing use of aluminum wires in sectors such as construction, energy, and automotive is fueling market growth. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aluminum wire continues to gain traction across various …

Philomaxcap and ProtonH2 Sign MOU to Deliver Scalable, Low-Cost Hydrogen Infrastructure

TITUSVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Philomaxcap AG, a Frankfurt-listed company and parent of U.S.-based liquid hydrogen innovator GenH2, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Canadian clean …

AP Expands DoD Mentor-Protégé Partnerships to Strengthen Defense Innovation

MERRITT ISLAND, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- All Points Logistics, LLC (All Points), a trusted leader in government solutions with a proven track record in high-risk, mission-critical environments, is proud to announce …

Moonware to test Ground Traffic Control Technology with Japan Airlines and JAL Ground Service

Moonware, a leader in automated airfield operations, announces it will test its Ground Traffic Control platform, HALO, at Tokyo International Airport (HND). SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Moonware to test …

Cables and Wires for Aerospace and Defense Market to Witness Exponential Growth by 2032

Cables and Wires for Aerospace and Defense Market Expected to Reach $47 Billion by 2032—Allied Market Research WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allied Market Research, titled, "Cables And Wires For Aerospace …

DragoonITCN and Alta Data Technologies Team to Deliver Novel MIL-STD-1553 Avionics Network Diagnostics

DragoonITCN’s Corvus Product Increases Aircraft Readiness Through Intelligent Maintenance Tools RIO RANCHO, NM, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alta Data Technologies (Alta), a leader in avionics interface cards, and …

PteroDynamics and Babcock Deliver Successful Demonstration of Transwing VTOL UAS to Australian Defence Force

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PteroDynamics Inc., an innovator in autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems, supported by Babcock, the FTSE 100 Global Defence and Aviation Company, …

PureCipher Awarded Air Force Direct-to-Phase II SBIR Contract to Deliver Secure Aerial Combat Communications

Breakthrough Security Platform to Strengthen U.S. Air Dominance BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PureCipher™ has been awarded a prestigious Direct-to-Phase II SBIR contract by AFWERX to develop a next-generation …

Over 100 GovCon Leaders Registered for CDA + Vanta’s CMMC Rule 32 Webinar – Less Than 10 Days to Go

Cyber Defense Advisors and Vanta’s free webinar will help defense contractors understand new CMMC requirements and avoid common compliance missteps. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With CMMC Rule 32 now officially in …

Hypersonic Missiles Market Valued at $6.33 Billion in 2022, Forecast to Hit $18 Billion by 2032 at CAGR of 11.3%

WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a recent report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Hypersonic Missiles Market by Type, Range, End-User, and Launch Platform: Regional …

Josh Gustin Named Cavan Solutions’ Vice President of Operations

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cavan Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Josh Gustin as Vice President of Operations. With over 30 years of experience dedicated to advancing FAA systems, Josh …

Bright Pattern and AvanteNow Partner to Deliver IT Service Management with AI-Powered Contact Center Capabilities

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bright Pattern, a global leader in AI-powered cloud-based contact center solutions, and AvanteNow, a renowned IT service specialist, have announced a new partnership. This …

Zinc Plating Company Plateco Named 'Top Shop' for 6th Straight Year

REEDSBURG, WI, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zinc plating innovator Plateco, Inc. announced today that it has been named a “Top Shop” by Products Finishing magazine for the 6th straight year. Family-owned Plateco is one of …

Diatom Capital Acquires Midwest Aero Support, Expanding Capabilities and Global Reach

Uniting Trusted Brands to Advance Global Aerospace Repair and Support Services CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Diatom Capital, a private investment firm focused on accelerating growth and acquiring founder-led …

SaaS-Driven Rewards Bring Global Travel Experiences to Today’s Workforce

Transforming employee experience with global travel and lifestyle options across 60+ countries TX, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vantage Circle, the world’s leading Behavioral-Science-Powered Global Employee Engagement SaaS- …

Manly Bands Announces New NASA-Inspired Ring Collection

A Stellar Collaboration Unveils Innovative Rings Inspired by the Cosmos LINDON, UT, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Manly Bands, the leading destination for distinctive men’s wedding rings, announces an extraordinary collaboration with …

CEFA Aviation Empowers Saudi Arabia's NTSC with Innovative Flight Animation Software

COLMAR, FRANCE, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CEFA Aviation, a renowned aviation technology firm, has been chosen by Saudi Arabia's National Transport Safety Center (NTSC) to provide advanced CEFA Flight Animation Software (FAS) for …

Transforming Spaces: MacroAir Unveils Upgrades for Flagship AVDX Fan and Adds Efficient Lighting Kit for AVD Series Fans

MacroAir unveils revamped AVDX HVLS fan and new lighting kit, engineered for high-performance, efficient airflow in industrial, ag, logistics, and data centers. SAN BERNARDINO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MacroAir Fans, a …