CellBioNewsJul 24, 2024

Reduce, reuse, reflycle: How #genetically_modified flies can reduce #waste and keep it out of #landfills.

#bioengineering #Hermetia #biosolids #waste_treatment

https://phys.org/news/2024-07-reuse-reflycle-genetically-flies-landfills.html

Reduce, reuse, reflycle: How genetically modified flies can reduce waste and keep it out of landfills

A Macquarie University team proposes using genetically engineered black soldier flies (Hermetia illucens) to address worldwide pollution challenges and produce valuable raw materials for industry, including the USD $500 billion global animal feed market.

Phys.org
CellBioNewsOct 7, 2023

Natural #genetically_modified #crops: #Grasses take #evolutionary shortcut by borrowing #genes from their neighbors.

#gene_transfer #transgenomics #GMO

https://phys.org/news/2023-10-natural-genetically-crops-grasses-evolutionary.html

Natural genetically modified crops: Grasses take evolutionary shortcut by borrowing genes from their neighbors

Grass may transfer genes from their neighbors in the same way genetically modified crops are made, a new study has revealed.

Phys.org
redfrogMay 4, 2021
Invasion of the ‘frankenbees’: the danger of building a better bee
Beekeepers are sounding the alarm about the latest developments in #genetically_modified #pollinators.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/oct/16/frankenbees-genetically-modified-pollinators-danger-of-building-a-better-bee
Invasion of the ‘frankenbees’: the danger of building a better bee

The long read: Beekeepers are sounding the alarm about the latest developments in genetically modified pollinators