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Scientists develop mechanism to “switch on” genes
2.2.2006 | Press monitoring
Scientists have worked out a mechanism to “switch on” genes introduced in a plant or an animal that has the potential for treatment of diseases like cancer, diabetes and Parkinsons as also for genetic crop modification.
Pioneer Breaks New Ground in Trait Optimization With "Gene Shuffling" Technology
2.2.2006 | Press monitoring
Few technologies have had a greater impact on agriculture over the past decade than the introduction of glyphosate-resistant seed. Now researchers at Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., are developing the next generation of herbicide resistant seed, using groundbreaking technology commonly referred to as "gene shuffling." In addition to offering...
Amendment to biosafety policies governing GM crops is pushed
2.2.2006 | Press monitoring
The government is pushing for amendments in Executive Order (EO) 430 in an aim to harmonize regulations in biotechnology products and coordinate cluttered efforts in promoting biotechnology as a means to battle hunger.
York researchers develop pollution-busting plants to clean up contaminated land
2.2.2006 | Press monitoring
Scientists at the University of York have played a crucial role in developing a way of using plants to clean up land contaminated by explosives.
Focusing of Gene Expression as the Basis of Stem Cell Differentiation
1.2.2006 | Press monitoring
In a prior report (Stem Cells Dev 14(4):354–366, 2005), we employed two-dimensional gel electrophoresis followed by advanced proteomics and the Database for Annotation, Visualization and Integrated Discovery (DAVID) to compare the protein expression profiles of mesenchymal stem cells to that of fully differentiated osteoblasts. ...
Europe outsources biotech work to India
31.1.2006 | Press monitoring
Seeing "tremendous potential" in the field of life sciences, European companies are outsourcing biotech work to India, including research and development projects on diseases like TB, a European seminar has been told.
Fuel cells of tomorrow
31.1.2006 | Press monitoring
Fuel cell technology has been hailed as the groundbreaking solution to our planet's energy problems. Although in reality the outlook might not be so optimistic, the potential of fuel cells is indeed broad and as of today only slightly explored.
“1,100 New Jobs as Amgen, the Largest Biotechnology Company in the World, Chooses Ireland for investments of $1 billion” – Minister Martin
31.1.2006 | Press monitoring
Amgen, the largest biotechnology company in the world, has chosen Ireland for major new development and manufacturing investments. Supported by IDA Ireland, Amgen plans to build process development, bulk manufacturing and fill and finish facilities at Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork. It will invest more than $1 billion (€0.82 billion) in the projects and...
Drying droplets create nanotube films
31.1.2006 | Press monitoring
Researchers at Rice University and the University of Houston, both in the US, have made nanotube films by evaporating droplets of water containing surfactant and single-walled carbon nanotubes. The process formed films about 100 nm thick.
Biotech Drug Said to Be Useful Against a Rare Blood Ailment
31.1.2006 | Press monitoring
A drug developed by a small biotechnology company has been found to be highly effective in treating a rare, often debilitating blood disorder that can cause life-threatening clots, the company is expected to announce today.
