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Top news of the week: 08.06.2021.

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@prometheusgreen shared
On Jun 8, 2021
RT @KHefferon: Changing the conversation around gene editing to drive sustainability https://t.co/I51upc3Kfv
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Changing the conversation around gene editing to drive sustainability

Changing the conversation around gene editing to drive sustainability

Ag industry insiders are taking a closer look at gene-editing and how consumers view the practice. It has become a big issue, as producers focus on sustainability. 

@SynBioBeta shared
On Jun 8, 2021
"In addition to winning fans on Wall Street, synthetic biology startups have enjoyed rapidly falling costs and fresh demand from clients in emerging tech fields ranging from #agriculture to #drugdiscovery" - @jamescthorne and @MTemkin #synbio https://t.co/M6GNQKikLG
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Wall Street wins signal the start of a synthetic biology revolution

Wall Street wins signal the start of a synthetic biology revolution

Gingko Bioworks and Zymergen represent two recent successes in the field of synthetic biotech, which one investor is calling

@jrkelly shared
On Jun 7, 2021
RT @Ginkgo: “We're proud to partner with Sumitomo Chemical and help them realize the potential of synthetic biology to deliver new, more sustainable and efficiently manufactured bio-based products to markets where innovation is an absolute imperative.” - ⁦@jrkelly https://t.co/GrJ6qr8xpn
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Ginkgo Bioworks Announces R&D Collaboration with Sumitomo Chemical to Develop More Sustainable Bio-Based Chemicals for Multiple Industries

Ginkgo Bioworks Announces R&D Collaboration with Sumitomo Chemical to Develop More Sustainable Bio-Based Chemicals for Multiple Industries

/PRNewswire/ -- Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. ("Ginkgo") today announced the signing of a program in a partnership with the Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. ("Sumitomo...

@SynBioBeta shared
On Jun 4, 2021
“Biological manufacturing is unlocking access to important cannabinoids that can be scaled up and produced reliably, consistently and economically,” said @jrkelly, CEO and Co-Founder of @Ginkgo. @cronosgroup #synbio https://t.co/oS5u966wiD
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Cronos Group and Ginkgo Bioworks Amend Agreement to Accelerate Commercialization of Cultured Cannabinoids and Cronos Group Begins Commercial Production of CBG

Cronos Group and Ginkgo Bioworks Amend Agreement to Accelerate Commercialization of Cultured Cannabinoids and Cronos Group Begins Commercial Production of CBG

BOSTON and TORONTO, June 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON) (TSX: CRON) (“Cronos Group”), an innovative global cannabinoid company, and Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. ...

@gmopundit shared
On Jun 4, 2021
RT @OFABnigeria: Interview: OFAB Nigeria coordinator asserts GM foods no different from non-GMO https://t.co/oSfRPmP3XY via @MonPortaal @roxydado @aatfafrica @USAID @USDA @IFPRI @AfDB_Group @FAO @WHO @FmstNg @FmardNg @AAgrinet @isaaa_org @AfricaHarvestKe @FARAinfo @Allergy_bio @ABRAHAM2637
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No difference between GMO foods, non GMOs — Expert

No difference between GMO foods, non GMOs — Expert

DR Rose Gidado, Country Coordinator, Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) says no differences exist between genetically

@AgBioWorld shared
On Jun 2, 2021
Farmers in Philippines have grown GM crops since 2002. How’s it going for ‘em? A third of all corn farmers ~ 460,000 families, are planting GM corn. Total corn productivity increased by 11.45% due to GM corn adoption. All household income up too! https://t.co/58B2Jrfbxo https://t.co/OgX7xVqhla
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Microsoft Word - IJFSA-20120201--proof

Microsoft Word - IJFSA-20120201--proof

GM Corn Approved in the Philippines, as of October 2020 For Direct Use as Food, Feed, or for Processing (FFP) Single events Stacked Events Corn MON88017 Corn MON810 Corn MIR604 …

@prometheusgreen shared
On Jun 5, 2021
U.K. set to loosen rules for gene-edited crops and animals https://t.co/oIt5Ch5odu
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U.K. set to loosen rules for gene-edited crops and animals

U.K. set to loosen rules for gene-edited crops and animals

Biotechnologists hope easing regulations will boost investment and speed commercialization

@IAmBiotech shared
On Jun 3, 2021
GMOs may finally be getting their day in the sun as consumers come around to the facts! https://t.co/88KTWj9iIp
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3 Reasons The Anti-GMO Movement Is On Its Way Out

3 Reasons The Anti-GMO Movement Is On Its Way Out

The anti-GMO movement used to be a cultural juggernaut. But as time goes on, the activist groups that once held so much sway seem increasingly irrelevant.