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Study Concludes That Biotech and Non-Biotech Crops Can Coexist Successfully
9.3.2006 | Press monitoring
Organic and biotech crops can coexist "without significant economic or commercial problems," says study.
Differences still abound in German government over GM crops
9.3.2006 | Press monitoring
The parties comprising the current German coalition are not united in their approach to biotechnology.
Detection of DNA on nanotubes offers new sensing, sequencing technologies
8.3.2006 | Press monitoring
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign who recently reported that DNA-wrapped carbon nanotubes could serve as sensors in living cells now say the tiny tubes can be used to target specific DNA sequences.
Detection of DNA on nanotubes offers new sensing, sequencing technologies
7.3.2006 | Press monitoring
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign who recently reported that DNA-wrapped carbon nanotubes could serve as sensors in living cells now say the tiny tubes can be used to target specific DNA sequences.
Carbon Nanotube Network Detects DNA Without Labels
7.3.2006 | Press monitoring
Using a microchip device constructed with carbon nanotubes, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Nanomix, Inc., in Emeryville, CA, have developed a rapid method of detecting specific DNA sequences, including single-base mutations.
Portable nano and micro sensors developed for food safety
7.3.2006 | Press monitoring
An EU-funded research project has developed micro and nanotechnology portable devices to detect toxins, pathogens and chemicals in foodstuffs on the spot.
Biotechnology and comparative risk assessment
7.3.2006 | Press monitoring
Considerable attention has been paid to potential risks and risk assessment approaches for genetically engineered (GE) organisms.
Biofuels Could Supply 30% of Global Energy Demand, says report
7.3.2006 | Press monitoring
Energy demand is projected to grow by 50% by 2025, with much of the increase in demand predicted to originate from developing countries with fast rates of economic growth.
From the Green Revolution to the Gene Revolution
6.3.2006 | Press monitoring
Nobel Peace Prize winner says biotechnology can help produce more food on existing land.
Biotechnology a Hot Career Choice for the 21st Century
6.3.2006 | Press monitoring
Expert predicts 400,000 people will be employed in biotech industry by 2011
