Biology
Genetically modified rice prevents hypertension
In the future, taking blood pressure medication may be as simple as eating a spoonful of rice. This treatment may have fewer side effects than current blood pressure med…
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Biology
China genetically engineered rice to increase productivity
The key D1 protein in photosynthesis of rice is genetically modified in the cytoplasm, helping to increase yield and heat tolerance.
Biology
Bangladesh is about to become the first country to allow the cultivation of genetically modified golden rice
20 years ago, since the first time rice was known, it has always been the focus of the debate about genetically modified crops.
Biology
Scientists have found ways to use genetically modified rice to prevent HIV
According to the World Health Organization, by the end of 2017, about 37 million people have contracted HIV globally.
Biology
Experimental GM rice in China
Greenpeace East Asia - Greenpeace East Asia has accused it, an American-backed study tested rice modified Golden Rice on 24 Chinese children. However, China denied this…
Medicine - Health
Producing blood proteins from transgenic rice
In a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, USA, researchers describe rice grains that can produce large amounts of a blood protein call…
New technology
Generation of transgenic rice containing vaccines
Japanese scientists have created a genetically modified (GM) rice that contains a summer fever vaccine (hay fever) - an allergic disease caused by pollen or dust.