biotechnology

Scientists have produced the first living synthetic bacterial cells by transplanting a synthetic genome into bacteria whose own genomes were destroyed. The team at the J. Craig Venter Institute calls these revived cells 'zombie cells'. The method addresses challenges in synthetic biology by ensuring control over the new genome.

7. november 2025 Rapportert av AI

A novel grafting method could allow gene editing in plants like cocoa, coffee, and avocados that are currently hard to modify. Researchers have demonstrated that engineering rootstocks to produce CRISPR components can edit shoots from non-modified plants. This approach promises broader application of precise genetic improvements for agriculture.