The 2Blades Foundation was instrumental in helping to develop an earlier and still widely used gene-editing technique called TALEN, which has numerous practical applications in plant science and other biosciences. It has been used to create new disease-resistant varieties in rice, wheat, and other crops.
See 2Blades’ description of TALENs history and impact here.
Click here to view download TALENs slide presentation (e-book) and here to view detailed background paper, prepared by ISAAA for their Pocket K on TALENs.
Download TALENs infographic here.