Backcrossing may sound like inbreeding, but actually makes it easier to isolate any characteristics that may require a closer look. The strain with the newly created synthetic chromosome ...

TABLE 1. Status of macroalgae research. This table provides a non-exhaustive overview of key macroalgae research domains discussed in this review, together with selected species. Superscript numbers ...

Genetic Resource Program, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), El Batan, Mexico Expanding on the precision of CRISPR systems, base editing enables single-base transition ...

Although gRNAs will be designed to have minimal off-targets in coding regions, off-target mutations can occur in founder mice. Backcrossing is highly recommended to eliminate or reduce off-target ...

Researchers in the Riverina are working hard to bring new varieties to Australian rice growers, a monumental task aiming to increase yields and tolerance to cold and other stressors.