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Biotech Food & Agriculture Essentials publishes only the best Biotech news and links, carefully hand-picked and curated by top biotech experts.

Top news of the week: 04.03.2021.

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Food And Agriculture

@GeneticLiteracy shared
On Mar 1, 2021
China cracks down on biotech firms illegally researching GM seeds. @Reuters https://t.co/c9cHzl1GvI
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China fines 8 biotechnology firms and research institutes for producing illegal GM seeds

China fines 8 biotechnology firms and research institutes for producing illegal GM seeds

China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has found eight companies and research institutes that illegally produced or carried out research on

@JonEntine shared
On Mar 1, 2021
Viewpoint: FDA’s burdensome animal gene-editing rules hinder innovation. USDA takeover could spur progress @TheBTI @emmakovak https://t.co/2Wm68UNJFr
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Viewpoint: FDA’s burdensome animal gene-editing rules hinder innovation. USDA takeover could spur progress

Viewpoint: FDA’s burdensome animal gene-editing rules hinder innovation. USDA takeover could spur progress

Over the last two months, USDA made two revolutionary moves regarding the regulation of genetically engineered (GE) animals: to take over the regulation of

@GMOAnswers shared
On Feb 26, 2021
One of our volunteer experts answered a series of questions from a high school class. Check out the questions and answers from @FerrumAg. Thanks, Tim! Such great responses. https://t.co/ClOOCAn6rM via @AGDAILYMedia
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Biotech questions from a high schooler — and the answers

Biotech questions from a high schooler — and the answers

A ninth-grader in an advanced biology class sent in questions to GMO Answers, and because I am one of the resident experts, they were forwarded to me.

@NewHarvestOrg shared
On Feb 27, 2021
RT @Farmwork2FeedCA: DYK what Cellular Agriculture is? Learn more about how cellular agriculture could help make the future of food more sustainable @ https://t.co/yWMf8yQR3Q @NewHarvestOrg #Farmwork2FeedCanada #CdnAg #CellAg #FarmtoTable https://t.co/eNp2MIZflw
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What is cellular agriculture?

What is cellular agriculture?

Cellular agriculture is a new technology that has potential to support a healthy and sustainable food supply to an ever-growing world population.

@GeneticLiteracy shared
On Feb 27, 2021
Video: What does “GMO” actually mean? How biotech crops promote sustainable farming. https://t.co/l2lEfh3nBK @GlobalFarmerNet
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Video: ‘One more tool in our toolbox’: The case for crop biotechnology

Video: ‘One more tool in our toolbox’: The case for crop biotechnology

Agriculture scientist Channapatna Prakash offers a crash course on agricultural biotechnology on this episode of the Nothing is Rocket Science podcast,

@IAmBiotech shared
On Feb 27, 2021
Throughout #BlackHistoryMonth, Good Day BIO has been highlighting the accomplishments of Black trailblazers in science and biotechnology—here’s a list of 20 you should know. https://t.co/Ds98l3jLyz
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Black History Month: 20 Black trailblazers in science and biotechnology that you need to know

Black History Month: 20 Black trailblazers in science and biotechnology that you need to know

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's largest biotech trade association. Learn about BIO, register for events and explore member services.

@SynBioBeta shared
On Mar 1, 2021
.@wildearthpets is a company led by founder and CEO @RyanBethencourt, producing #plantbased pet food and treats. The power ingredient in Wild Earth’s pet products is koji, a fungus traditionally used in Japan to ferment soybeans in making soy sauce 🐕 https://t.co/D36z67rYxT https://t.co/3ylqb2s919
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The Meatless Mafia: Four Companies Revolutionizing The Future Of Food

The Meatless Mafia: Four Companies Revolutionizing The Future Of Food

When it comes to our food choices, beef is by far the biggest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.

@GMOAnswers shared
On Mar 3, 2021
Why Does Europe Oppose GMOs? https://t.co/En0XDtYVgU @dtnpf
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Why Does Europe Oppose GMOs?

Why Does Europe Oppose GMOs?

Hostility over transgenic technologies remains strong with little progress to find common ground.