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A unique role of the DNA fragmentation factor in maintaining genomic stability
7.2.2006 | Press monitoring
DNA fragmentation is a hallmark of apoptosis (programmed cell death). However, the biological function of apoptotic DNA fragmentation remains unclear. Here, we show that DNA fragmentation factor plays an important role for maintaining genomic stability. Inhibition or loss of the DNA fragmentation factor (DFF)/caspase-activated DNase (CAD), whose...
Crop resistance: why a transatlantic split persists over GM food
7.2.2006 | Press monitoring
A ruling in a long-standing trade complaint brought against the EU by the US, Canada and Argentina will be important in American attempts to persuade the developing world that transgenic products are both safe and beneficial.
New plant-made vaccine wins first federal approval
7.2.2006 | Press monitoring
New plant-made vaccine wins first federal approval Dow AgroSciences has won the first federal approval of a plant-made vaccine, the product of a laboratory process that avoids the controversial use of pharmaceutical field crops.
China treads a careful path towards biotech future
7.2.2006 | Press monitoring
Plant scientists see China as a global leader for the future. The country has set agricultural biotechnology as a research priority, with spending estimated at around $200m this year and rising fast.
European Commission proposes fines against France for failure to adopt biotech legislation
7.2.2006 | Press monitoring
The European Commission has decided to refer France to the European Court of Justice a second time for failure to comply with a judgement by the Court from 2003 over biotechnology legislation.The European Commission has decided to refer France to the European Court of Justice a second time for failure to comply with a judgement by the Court from...
A Microarray-Based Comparative Analysis of Gene Expression Profiles During Grain Development in Transgenic and Wild Type Wheat
7.2.2006 | Press monitoring
Global, comparative gene expression analysis is potentially a very powerful tool in the safety assessment of transgenic plants since it allows for the detection of differences in gene expression patterns between a transgenic line and the mother variety.
Biotechnology, physiology and genetics of the yeast Pichia anomala
7.2.2006 | Press monitoring
The ascomycetous yeast Pichia anomala is frequently associated with food and feed products, either as a production organism or as a spoilage yeast.
AIDS drug may soon be derived from sunflowers
7.2.2006 | Press monitoring
In his doctoral thesis at the Bonn Centre of Molecular Biotechnology (CEMBIO) Claudio Cerboncini studied the sunflower's response to "white stem rot"—an infection caused by the fungus Sclerotina sclerotiorum.
U.S. Will Decode Soybean DNA to Ramp Up Biodiesel Production
7.2.2006 | Press monitoring
WASHINGTON, DC, January 17, 2006 (ENS) - Two U.S. federal government departments have joined forces to decode the DNA of the soybean as a prelude to using the bean to make biodiesel fuel.
Amyxa Pharmaceuticals to Develop Novel Anti-Influenza Drugs from Marine Microorganisms and Medicinal Plants
7.2.2006 | Press monitoring
WOBURN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 18, 2006--Aphios Corporation today announced the formation of a limited liability subsidiary Amyxa Pharmaceuticals, which will focus on the discovery and development of novel anti-influenza drugs from marine microorganisms and terrestrial plants that are active and protective against different strains of...
