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North Carolina State University has successfully engineered a marine microorganism that can break down PET, a highly recyclable plastic that is a major contributor to plastic pollution in the ocean. 🌐 Read more: isaaa.org/blog/entry/default… #Biotechnology #KnowTheSciencePH #ISAAA

As one of the leading biochemists in the Philippines, Dr. Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza has played a vital role in advancing plant biochemistry and modern biotechnology in the country. 🌐 Download here: isaaa.org/resources/publicat… #Biotech #Biotechnology #KnowTheSciencePH #ISAAA

University of Edinburgh has developed a novel approach to combat plastic pollution by converting plastic waste into vanillin, the primary component responsible for vanilla's flavor and aroma. 🌐 Read more: isaaa.org/blog/entry/default… #Biotech #Biotechnology #KnowTheSciencePH #ISAAA

Researchers from UC Davis and the Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) have developed a "pint-sized" gene editor that overcomes the size limitations of traditional CRISPR-Cas9. 🌐 Read more: isaaa.org/kc/cropbiotechupda… #Biotech #Biotechnology #KnowTheSciencePH #ISAAA

Who plants biotech/GM crops? 🌱 🌐 Download the infographics here: isaaa.org/resources/infograp… #Biotech #Biotechnology #KnowTheSciencePH #ISAAA

Promoting biotech can be an arduous task given the misconceptions being linked to the technology, but thanks to Former Senator Pimentel, the public acceptance of biotech in the Philippines has become less challenging. 🌐 Download here: isaaa.org/resources/publicat… #Biotechnology

In March 2023, GOOD Meat, a division of Eat Just, Inc., received a “No Questions” letter from the FDA for its cultivated chicken. 🌐 Download Double Helix Vol. 4 No. 1 here: isaaa.org/resources/publicat… #Biotech #Biotechnology #DoubleHelix #KnowTheSciencePH #ISAAA

Angelina "Lyn" B. Resurreccion stands as a stalwart figure in the field of science journalism in the Philippines, with an impressive career spanning 27 years. 🌐 Download here: isaaa.org/resources/publicat… #Biotech #Biotechnology #KnowTheSciencePH #ISAAA

UPSIDE Foods achieved a significant milestone in November 2022 by becoming the first company globally to receive a “No Questions” letter from the US FDA for its cultivated chicken. 🌐 Download here: isaaa.org/resources/publicat… #Biotechnology #DoubleHelix #KnowTheSciencePH #ISAA

Dr. Edita Burgos was recognized as one of the Filipino Faces of Biotechnology for her continuous efforts in network building for biotechnology information, education, and communication. 🌐 Download here: isaaa.org/resources/publicat… #Biotech #Biotechnology #KnowTheSciencePH #ISAAA