A way to control genetically modified organisms has been found

Scientists have used an extreme gene manipulation technique to create bacteria that will die if they escape human control, opening up the prospect of a method to control genetically modified organisms. fruit.

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are currently used in industry to produce fuels, drugs and other chemicals. However, their use is currently controversial over concerns about risks or risks if GMO develops beyond human control.

The majority of the public is still reluctant to use GMOs for fear of their potential risks.(Photo: Getty Images)

Instead of using traditional genetic engineering (moving a gene from one organism to another), American scientists rewrote the genetic code, creating GMOs that exist only under control. of human. This breakthrough has a better way of managing GMO, including plant varieties.

Experts from Harvard University and Yale University described the new technique in two studies recently published in Nature this week. They transformed the DNA of bacteria e. coli, so that they cannot survive without certain amino acids.

These amino acids do not exist in nature and are only produced in the laboratory. So if bacteria e. Genetically modified coli are separate from the supply of human amino acids, they will die.

At a press conference, the research team expressed confidence that they would be able to apply new techniques to genetically modified crops, though it was extremely difficult. This may alleviate concerns about the spread of genetically modified crops outside of the area for them.

New research results are currently highly appreciated. According to Rina Singh, executive director of the senior policy of Industry Organization - Biotechnology, this is really a useful achievement. She says, compared to scientists using "suicide genes" to control GMOs as before, the new approach may be easier.