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@PrometheusGreen @prometheusgreen.bsky.social · 1d

Nature Conservation, Dire Wolves, Moratoria, and Technophobia itif.org/publications...

Nature Conservation, Dire Wolves, Moratoria, and Technophobia

A proposed moratorium on genetically modified plants and animals would backfire—decades of evidence show biotechnology helps conserve biodiversity by reducing habitat loss, curbing disease, and aiding...

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@PrometheusGreen @prometheusgreen.bsky.social · 1d

A young biotech nets $70M for a new type of allergy drug www.biopharmadive.com/news/excelle... via @BioPharmaDive Excellergy is developing medicines that combat allergic responses in 3 different ways, a multipronged effect that could lead to faster and more complete disease control.

A young biotech nets $70M for a new type of allergy drug

Excellergy is developing medicines that combat allergic responses in three different ways, a multipronged effect the company says could lead to faster and more complete disease control.

www.biopharmadive.com

@PrometheusGreen @prometheusgreen.bsky.social · 1d

Moderna posts melanoma data behind decision to say 'I do' to IDO www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/mode...

Moderna posts melanoma data behind decision to say 'I do' to IDO

Moderna has shared some of the phase 1/2 data that persuaded it to expand and p | Moderna has shared some of the phase 1/2 data that persuaded it to expand and prioritize development of a cancer candi...

www.fiercebiotech.com

@PrometheusGreen @prometheusgreen.bsky.social · 1d

Regeneron with new data, to seek approval of hearing loss gene therapy www.biopharmadive.com/news/regener... Study results published in The New England Journal of Medicine show the therapy significantly improved hearing in nearly a dozen children with a rare, genetic form of deafness.

Regeneron, with ‘game-changing’ new data, to seek approval of hearing loss gene therapy

Study results published in The New England Journal of Medicine show the therapy significantly improved hearing in nearly a dozen children with a rare, genetic form of deafness.

www.biopharmadive.com

@PrometheusGreen @prometheusgreen.bsky.social · 2d

The International Union for Conservation of Nature, a top conservation group, is weighing a moratorium on unleashing genetically modified plants or animals into the wild. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

Scientists say they revived an extinct wolf species. A vote will decide their future.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature, a top conservation group, is weighing a moratorium on unleashing genetically modified plants or animals into the wild.

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@PrometheusGreen @prometheusgreen.bsky.social · 4d

This research undercuts the ’emotional’ argument on GMOs www.agdaily.com/insights/sci... via @AGDAILYMedia

This research undercuts the 'emotional' argument on GMOs

Long-term research using primate subjects shows that a GMO diet received a clean bill of health regarding chronic inflammation, autoimmune responses, and general toxicity.

www.agdaily.com

@PrometheusGreen @prometheusgreen.bsky.social · 4d

Next-gen vaccine prevents up to 88% of multiple aggressive cancers newatlas.com/disease/dual...

Next-gen vaccine prevents up to 88% of multiple aggressive cancers

A next-generation cancer vaccine has shown stunning results in mice, preventing up to 88% of aggressive and difficult-to-treat cancers by harnessing dual-pathway nanoparticles that train the immune sy...

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@PrometheusGreen @prometheusgreen.bsky.social · 8d

“Your genome has more viral hitchhikers than it does genes”

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@PrometheusGreen @prometheusgreen.bsky.social · 8d

Message from the dark genome: the genetic ghosts that haunt & help us www.crick.ac.uk/news/2025-10... Long dismissed as genetic junk, the dark genome is stepping into the spotlight, revealing how ancient viral remnants & rogue DNA elements impact evolution & disease.

A message from the dark genome

Long dismissed as genetic junk, the dark genome is stepping into the spotlight, revealing how ancient viralremnants and rogue DNA elements impact evolution and disease.

www.crick.ac.uk

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@PrometheusGreen @prometheusgreen.bsky.social · 8d

Six surgeons general: RFK Jr. is a threat to the health of Americans wapo.st/3VTALll

Opinion | Six surgeons general: RFK Jr. is a threat to the health of Americans

It was our duty in office to warn of dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.

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@PrometheusGreen @prometheusgreen.bsky.social · 14d

Mutations you can taste: DNA unlocks flavors of world’s most popular coffee | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...

Mutations you can taste: DNA unlocks flavors of world’s most popular coffee

Genome of arabica plant reveals multiple chromosomes and other mutations that make arabica distinct

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@PrometheusGreen @prometheusgreen.bsky.social · 14d

Corporations, Too, Can Be Slandered: The Roundup Story www.acsh.org/news/2025/09...

Corporations, Too, Can Be Slandered: The Roundup Story

Stare decisis is the legal principle assuring that courts follow established precedents (prior decisions) when ruling on similar cases. Its purpose is to promote consistency, predictability, and integ...

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@PrometheusGreen @prometheusgreen.bsky.social · 15d

Scientists make embryos from human skin DNA for first time bbc.com/news/article...

Human skin DNA fertilised to make embryo for first time

US scientists testing the technique say it could help people overcome infertility and potentially allow same-sex couples to have a genetically related child.

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@PrometheusGreen @prometheusgreen.bsky.social · 20d

UK could see fish and chips shortages as cod supply in ‘grave danger’ www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

UK could see fish and chips shortages as cod supply in ‘grave danger’

Scientists have warned that North Sea cod is in ‘grave danger of collapse’

www.independent.co.uk

@PrometheusGreen @prometheusgreen.bsky.social · 20d

Genetically modified wheat gets closer to reality in U.S. www.producer.com/crops/geneti...

Genetically modified wheat gets closer to reality in U.S. | The Western Producer

Argentine company Bioceres has signed deal with Colorado Wheat Research Foundation to commercialize drought tolerant wheat in the U.S.

www.producer.com

@PrometheusGreen @prometheusgreen.bsky.social · 23d

Viewpoint: Trump’s agricultural maelstrom: While U.S. agricultural output lags, opportunities for reform are being wasted geneticliteracyproject.org/2025/09/22/v...

Viewpoint: Trump’s agricultural maelstrom: While U.S. agricultural output lags, opportunities for reform are being wasted

merican agricultural leadership is being put to the test. Farmers are grappling with high input costs, non-tariff trade barriers, and ongoing

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@PrometheusGreen @prometheusgreen.bsky.social · 23d

With China undermining U.S. biotech, here’s how the FDA can counter wapo.st/4mxAtLY Lower the costs of development for American scientists, too.

Opinion | With China undermining U.S. biotech, here’s how the FDA can counter

Lower the costs of development for American scientists, too.

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@PrometheusGreen @prometheusgreen.bsky.social · 25d

The Way They Were www.nytimes.com/2025/09/20/o...

Opinion | The Way They Were

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@PrometheusGreen @prometheusgreen.bsky.social · 25d

Vaccine panel that limited covid shot scrutinized after chaotic meetings wapo.st/3I5qLSY Members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices showed a tenuous grasp of process and cited flawed research as they revisited covid, hepatitis B and MMRV shots.

Vaccine panel that limited covid shot scrutinized after chaotic meetings

Members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices showed a tenuous grasp of process and cited flawed research as they revisited covid, hepatitis B and MMRV shots.

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@PrometheusGreen @prometheusgreen.bsky.social · 27d

The Colorado River is running dry, and scientists think they know why: www.earth.com/news/the-col...

The Colorado River is running dry, and scientists think they know why

A study reveals that the lack of spring rains largely explains the water deficit in the Colorado River since 2000.

www.earth.com

@PrometheusGreen @prometheusgreen.bsky.social · 28d

FDA approves first human clinical trials for gene-edited pig kidney transplants www.scrippsnews.com/health/fda-a...

FDA approves first human clinical trials for gene-edited pig kidney transplants

Scientists reached a major milestone in animal-to-human transplant research as the FDA approved the first human clinical trials for kidney transplants from genetically modified pigs.

www.scrippsnews.com

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@PrometheusGreen @prometheusgreen.bsky.social · 29d

"Co-designing biology and technology unlocks automated plant breeding" rdcu.be/eGEel

CRISPR-mediated modifications + robotic automation: transform cross-pollination from labour-intensive handwork into a seamless automated process.