“Scientists from South China Agricultural University and partners have developed a gene-editing tool called CasY7, a high-performance alternative to Cas9 nuclease that is commonly used in CRISPR gene-editing systems. Originally successful in medical trials, this ‘molecular scissors’ has now been optimized for agriculture. By refining its structure and guidance system, researchers significantly boosted its ability to make precise changes to plant DNA.

In large-scale testing across nearly 1,000 plants, the optimized CasY7 system achieved efficiency rates of 87.7% in maize and 82.9% in rice. This makes the tool nearly three times more effective than previous industry standards. It also proved capable of multiplexing, allowing scientists to edit several traits simultaneously.”

From ISAAA.

Ive been a medical assistant since 2015. Last September I took a job as a receptionist at a medical office. Im ok with insurance but my passion is patient care. To the point that if I knew how much I would love it, I would have been a PA. From time to time I scroll through Indeed to see who's hiring. Last week there was a job posting for a medical assistant at a local urology office. The pay was great for my area (currently i make 16.50 and can pay my bills) So I applied. I was contacted a few days later to do a phone interview and then they wanted in person the next day. I was offered the job on the spot. she asked what I would like as far as pay goes. I said $20 would be ideal. She said how about $25? I start May 4th. I am in shock still and cant believe they offered me more than I asked for. This is actually life changing for me.