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Genetic Engineering

Transplantation of an engineered kidney in a patient. Science site credit via DALEE. The image should not be seen as a scientific image.

A person received a pig kidney - with 69 genetic changes

The changes are intended to prevent the body from becoming infected with dormant viruses that may be present in the kidney, and in any case the kidney is designed to fit the specific patient
The milk from the air in the center of the image will replace that of the cows grazing outside. Credit to the science site, via DALEE

The "Cow of the Sky" project - producing milk from the air

The Cow of Heaven project aims to find a way to produce milk protein from bacteria that feed on carbon dioxide and hydrogen
Fertilization process illustration: depositphotos.com

Eggs from men and sperm cells from women: How stem cells may change the way we reproduce

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In theory, a male skin cell can be turned into an egg and a female skin cell into a sperm cell. There is also the possibility of a child genetically connected to several parents, or only to one parent
Although pesticides are an important link in the modern food supply chain, in light of the dangers these substances bring with them, it is necessary to monitor their doses in our food. Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash

A little more than you asked for on the plate

The State Comptroller's report indicates: the scope of the use of pesticides, which are designed to overcome the problem of pests, is increasing significantly - and harming the health of Israeli consumers. So what do we do? Learn to spray differently
A bowl of rice. Image: depositphotos.com

Rice-23: The rice that saves half of the work for farmers

Scientists have developed a method to double the annual crop from one to two times, while improving properties in rice that can make it at least partially a perennial plant
Dr. Amir Raz. Photo: Communications

Research in molecular genetics and genetic engineering in fertilization mechanisms examines the self-fertilization ability of trees without the help of bees

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Genetic characterization of varieties is very important for farmers, because it allows choosing the right combination of planting the varieties in the orchard, to obtain a maximum yield. Characterizing varieties that are 'self-fertile', i.e. self-fertilizing (as in apricots, for example), allows planting plots with only one variety (without the need for an additional variety for fertilization - male and female) that yield a high yield, regardless of the environmental conditions at the time of fertilization, such as temperatures or bee activity such as Also saving agricultural land
The genetically engineered wild tomatoes grown by Dr. Kazachkova in greenhouses at the Weizmann Institute. "These were the most delicious bitter tomatoes I have ever tasted in my life"

A brief history of the tomato

Genetic engineering in the laboratory. Photo: depositphotos.com

How good was 2020 (at least for the field of genetic engineering)

In this entry I will tell about three wonderful developments in genetic engineering from the last year. All of them, by the way, are the product of genetic engineering technology so sophisticated that we are still trying to understand what its limit is. And the meaning is that these developments are only the tip of the iceberg, and many more will follow
Elimination of mosquito pests through genetic engineering. Infographics

Mosquito genetics

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genetically modified fetus. Illustration: shutterstock

A Russian scientist plans to genetically engineer babies by the end of 2019 - and the scientific bodies admit that they are unable to stop him

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Genetically modified vegetables and fruits Image: from PIXABAY.COM

Genetic engineers correct an ancient evolutionary defect in plants - and improve the crop by forty percent

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A doctor examines children in Africa. Photo: shutterstock

Africa begins to spread genetically modified mosquitoes

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human empowerment. Illustration: shutterstock

The next step in human evolution - Part I: Where is the technology?

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Genetically modified vegetables and fruits Image: from PIXABAY.COM

The US Department of Agriculture has removed restrictions on the development of genetically modified plants

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Illustration: pixabay.

A new review reveals that genetically modified crops are healthier to eat

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Has a solution been found for fragile X syndrome?

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"Researchers must be willing not only to be attentive to the questions and concerns raised by the public and not be satisfied with trying to repel them, but also to respond to them - even if this means they have to shelve technology that they believe may change the world." Illustration: US Air Force photo by Richard Eldridge.

Scientists are trying new ways to convince a skeptical public

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Illustration: Caroline Davis2010.

The biohacker who is not afraid to reshape his body's biology

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By reprogramming the DNA of harmful microorganisms, such as the E. coli bacteria pictured, biologists turn them into drugs that save patients' lives. Source: NIAID.

Reprogramming bacteria saves life

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Genetically modified tomatoes produce betalains in the fruit, but not in the rest of the plant. Source: Weizmann Institute magazine.

Tomato in beet skin: healthier, more durable, more purple

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squid. Photography: Richard.

The DNA secrets of the squid

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The Aedes aegypt mosquito, which is among the transmitters of the Zika virus. Source: James Gathany / PHIL, CDC.

The mosquitoes will save us from... the mosquitoes

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Will we control the fate dictated by our genetics? Illustration: pixabay.com.

Questions for the future of humanity: will we control the fate dictated by our genetics?

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Salt crystals on top of a leaf of a mangrove plant, which is resistant to salt water. Source: / Ulf Mehlig Wikimedia.

The salty solution: irrigation with diluted seawater

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Graffiti in New York against genetically modified food. Photo: hikinghillman / flickr.

Don't be afraid, it's just genetically modified food

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