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death of recipient of first genetically modified pig kidney transplant
In the United States, the first patient to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant died this Sunday, May 12. His doctors explain that it is difficult at this stage…
World first: a genetically modified pig kidney was transplanted into a living recipient!
News Published on 03/22/2024 at 2:21 p.m. Updated 03/22/2024 at 2:21 p.m. Reading 2 min. In the United States, surgeons announced on March 21 that they had transplanted the kidney…
A US company plans to genetically modify an Asian elephant into a mammoth – This would be a herpes-immune “emmutti” | Foreign countries
A US biotech company announced that it has reached a breakthrough in a special project: the company plans to modify the Asian elephant into a “winter model”. If everything goes…
Researchers appeal to EU decision-makers: We want genetically engineered food on Europeans’ dining tables | Science
The appeal of more than 1000 scientists to MEPs defends new genetic technologies. The letter urges MEPs to “reject anti-scientific intimidation” and vote in favor of new genetic technologies. The…
Do you know the Bajau? These are the first humans genetically adapted to live in water
The Bajau are an Asian people who have made the sea their home and the water their oxygen. Their bodies have evolved and become very different from ours. Although we…
New battle over genetically modified plants in the EU
Important for innovation and sustainability, say supporters. Turning a blind eye to the risks, say the opponents. New battles over genetic modification await when the European Commission wants to ease…
Hangover: a genetically modified probiotic to reduce its effects?
News Published on 04/17/2023 at 1:49 p.m. Updated 04/17/2023 at 1:49 p.m. Reading 2 mins. Idle body, headache, drowsiness, pasty mouth… The symptoms of the “hangover” are well known. To…
Brazil approved the cultivation of genetically modified wheat
It is hoped that the new crops will withstand drought better and bring more certainty to food production. 19:12•Updated 19:12 Brazil approved the cultivation of a genetically modified wheat variety…
Genetically modified rice: the answer to climate change?
News Published on 01/21/2023 at 11:37 am Updated 01/21/2023 at 11:37 am Reading 2 mins. According to an English study, genetically modified rice could be a serious way to fight…
The look-alikes resemble each other physically but also genetically!
News Published on 08/26/2022 at 4:17 p.m. Updated 08/26/2022 at 4:17 p.m. Reading 2 mins. Do you look just like someone else? You may well share part of your DNA…