What is CRISPR?
CRISPR is a defining feature of the bacterial genetic code and its immune system, functioning as a defense system that bacteria use to protect themselves against attacks from viruses. The acronym “CRISPR” stands for Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats.
More from IFT
Future Food-Tech 2024 Tackles Transformation, Underscores Collaboration
Mission-driven Future Food-Tech exhibitors and conference presenters showcased innovative, transformative ingredients and technologies and emphasized the importance of collaboration in addressing food system challenges.
Mapping Food System Innovation
Here’s a look at six clusters of cutting-edge entrepreneurship around the globe.
Mealworm Production Plant in Advances, New Ingredients, and More
A roundup of news from food industry suppliers.
Leveraging AI on the Road to Net Zero
Can artificial intelligence move us toward a more sustainable food industry?
Finessing Fat Reduction
Researchers at Queen Margaret University have developed a lower-fat alternative to palm shortening and successfully incorporated it in bakery products.
Latest News
Future Food-Tech 2024 Tackles Transformation, Underscores Collaboration
Mission-driven Future Food-Tech exhibitors and conference presenters showcased innovative, transformative ingredients and technologies and emphasized the importance of collaboration in addressing food system challenges.
Mapping Food System Innovation
Here’s a look at six clusters of cutting-edge entrepreneurship around the globe.
Mealworm Production Plant in Advances, New Ingredients, and More
A roundup of news from food industry suppliers.
Leveraging AI on the Road to Net Zero
Can artificial intelligence move us toward a more sustainable food industry?
Finessing Fat Reduction
Researchers at Queen Margaret University have developed a lower-fat alternative to palm shortening and successfully incorporated it in bakery products.