Every year, more than 200 million migrant workers and diaspora members send remittances home, supporting an estimated 800 million family members. Much of this money reaches rural communities, where remittances provide a financial lifeline and help to ensure resilience in the face of shocks.

Soybean is a global crop that represents over half of current world oilseed production. Soybean oil has been utilized in the food system based on the functional and health properties of the fatty acid profile; there is an urgent need to adjust the fatty acids in soybean oil to meet current market demands. The soybean high oleic acid seed oil trait (> 75%) in conjunction with a low linolenic acid trait (< 3%) has emerged as an avenue to improve the oil.

A nationwide survey in Saudi Arabia has found that public acceptance of genome editing is largely driven by perceived therapeutic benefits, despite generally low awareness of the technology. The study assessed attitudes toward genome editing among more than 1,700 adults and examined factors influencing trust, risk perception, and ethical views.