Scientists Create New Genetic Modifications Through TALENs
Scientists at the University of Minnesota have been working with Cellectis Plant Sciences to create a new form of gene editing for plants. This technology could be a way to engineer plants that avoid the regulations normally associated with genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This technique is known as TALENs (Transcription activator-like effector nuclease).
With the new form of gene editing, small companies can very quickly and easily develop new crops for a fraction of the typical cost-even in species that are uncommonly modified by biotechnology. However, previously modified crops included genes to self-produce insecticides, making them costly to produce. Plant scientists believe this technology will influence more sophisticated engineering, including manipulation of photosynthesis to make plants grow faster and yield more food. Cellectis engineers found that their technology can create new plants in under year, whereas normal genetic modification takes 5-10 years. This technology has a growing importance due to the dependence on food production as populations increase. This technology can easily create faster growing crops to accompany the growth of population.
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