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A nanocompartment system (Synthosome) designed for biotechnological applications
25.1.2006 | Press monitoring
A nanocompartment system based on two deletion mutants of the large channel protein FhuA (FhuA Δ1–129; FhuA Δ1–160) and an ABA triblock copolymer (PMOXA–PDMS–PMOXA) has been developed for putative biotechnological applications.
Interface of biotechnology and ecology for environmental risk assessments of transgenic fish
25.1.2006 | Press monitoring
Genetically engineered fish with enhanced phenotypic traits have yet to be implemented into commercial applications.
Agroinjection of Tomato Fruits. A Tool for Rapid Functional Analysis of Transgenes Directly in Fruit
25.1.2006 | Press monitoring
Transient expression of foreign genes in plant tissues is a valuable tool for plant biotechnology. To shorten the time for gene functional analysis in fruits, we developed a transient methodology that could be applied to tomato (Solanum lycopersicum cv Micro Tom) fruits.
Talent Scout
25.1.2006 | Press monitoring
Talent Scout is an EU-funded action specifically devoted to the support of the SMEs active in the field of biotechnology based diagnostic and detection systems and applications for the Food, Health and Environmental sector.
Programme Trvalá prosperita
25.1.2006 | Press monitoring
Entrepreneurs, research institutions and universities may apply for financial support from a new thematic programme Trvalá prosperita (Permanent rosperity) on February 28 at the latest. Up to 70% of allowable expenses covered by the grant include research and development projects.
Longterm Fellowships for Postdocs at EMBO
25.1.2006 | Press monitoring
The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) offers longterm fellowships for biologists for prolonged visits of 12-24 months. The stipends focus on advanced post-doctoral training through research. Deadline is 15. February 2006.
Chlorogen raises $6 million for ovarian-cancer drug
25.1.2006 | Press monitoring
Chlorogen Inc., which genetically engineers tobacco plants to produce therapeutic proteins, has raised $6 million to fund development of an innovative ovarian-cancer drug.
Europe is missing out on the agricultural biotech revolution, says pioneering agbiotech scientist
25.1.2006 | Press monitoring
Prof. Dr. Marc Van Montagu, Chairman International Plant Biotechnology Organisation (IPBO)[1] Gent University and president of the European Federation of Biotechnology, told journalists at a press conference in Brussels, today, that Europe is missing out on the biotech revolution in agriculture.
Commingling issue with pharma-crops
25.1.2006 | Press monitoring
A year after issues surrounding genetically engineered rice first hit the Missouri Bootheel, a new report finds the benefits of pharma-crops to producers aren’t as grand as first hoped. The report, authored by Robert Wisner, an economics professor at Iowa State University, says any claims regarding high farmer compensation and booming pharma-crop...
EU urged to invest more in research spending
25.1.2006 | Press monitoring
Europe's leaders will be warned today that the continent's way of ute is under threat because of a failure to invest in research and development and that action to tackle the problem is needed "before it is too late".
