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Top news of the week: 10.08.2021.

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Food And Agriculture

@Crophugger shared
On Aug 10, 2021
RT @JonEntine: Viewpoint: Greenpeace’s failed attempts to derail Philippines Golden Rice approval illustrates its heartless ideology https://t.co/ksBf2DRN85 via @GeneticLiteracy
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Viewpoint: Greenpeace’s failed attempts to derail Philippines Golden Rice approval illustrates its heartless ideology

Viewpoint: Greenpeace’s failed attempts to derail Philippines Golden Rice approval illustrates its heartless ideology

The Philippines has finally approved Golden Rice, a genetically engineered crop designed to combat vitamin A deficiency. Greenpeace, never content to let

@IAmBiotech shared
On Aug 9, 2021
#GoodDayBIO: The SEC approved an important Nasdaq proposal that will improve #diversity and #inclusion in public companies. Plus, look at why opposition to GMOs has been so misplaced. https://t.co/TsBfhKACTU
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Good Day BIO: SEC approves board diversity proposal

Good Day BIO: SEC approves board diversity proposal

It’s a new week—and the SEC approved an important Nasdaq proposal that will improve diversity and inclusion in public companies. We tell you how you can get more details, plus look at why ...

@SynBioBeta shared
On Aug 6, 2021
.@codex_dna will use its automated benchtop system to rapidly generate synthetic DNA capable of delivering therapeutic molecules to plants. https://t.co/qR9mUNXaPE
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Codex DNA Announces Synthetic Biology Collaboration with U.S. Department of Agriculture to Combat Citrus Greening Disease

Codex DNA Announces Synthetic Biology Collaboration with U.S. Department of Agriculture to Combat Citrus Greening Disease

Codex DNA to contribute novel synthetic biology-based solutions to stop the spread of a global disease that continues to devastate the citrus industry SAN DIEGO, Aug. 05, 2021 (GLOBE ...

@RobbFraley shared
On Aug 9, 2021
Western consumers have positive attitudes toward gene-edited foods, two new studies find - Good news/need to keep focus on communication directly to the public! https://t.co/IhpOtCnb2k
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Western consumers have positive attitudes toward gene-edited foods, two new studies find

Western consumers have positive attitudes toward gene-edited foods, two new studies find

Western consumers tend to have a generally positive view about genome-edited foods, though their awareness of the technology remains low, two new studies have found. One survey, conducted ...

@DBTIndia shared
On Aug 4, 2021
RT @DBT_ILS: DBT ILS Bioincubator is organizing a workshop on Opportunities in Agriculture Entrepreneurship on 11th August 2021 from 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM. Please register at the link below: https://t.co/zE6NIKMWks. Limited seats for physical attendees are accepted first come first basis. https://t.co/kdwG4qs909
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OPPORTUNITIES IN AGRICULTURE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

OPPORTUNITIES IN AGRICULTURE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

DBT ILS Bioincubator is organizing a half a day workshop on Opportunities in Agriculture Entrepreneurship 6th August 2021 from 10.00 AM to 1.30 PM. The workshop is scheduled to be held ...

@SynBioBeta shared
On Aug 4, 2021
The #synbio industry is, at its heart, a community of people working to change the world for the better with biology. Editor-in-Chief @FionaRMischel calls for accountability as, "we shouldn’t hype what we want to have until we have achieved it." https://t.co/4KaEMdUGb3
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Letter From the Editor: Leading the Future Is Never Easy

Letter From the Editor: Leading the Future Is Never Easy

We are in a race to save our planet. Now more than ever we need transparency, accountability, and honesty to build a better future with biology.

@jrkelly shared
On Aug 5, 2021
Thrilled to announce our newest cell program with Bolt Threads! Bolt is the industry-defining company bringing biotech into the textiles industry: 🍄leather and 🕷️🦠silk!! It is a dream to be working with @dwidmaier and the team! 🧵 https://t.co/bxKTTjovZl
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Bolt Threads to Leverage Ginkgo Bioworks' Platform for Commercial Strain Optimization of b-silk™ Protein

Bolt Threads to Leverage Ginkgo Bioworks' Platform for Commercial Strain Optimization of b-silk™ Protein

/PRNewswire/ -- Bolt Threads, a biotechnology company creating the next generation of advanced materials, and Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. ("Ginkgo"), which is...

@SynBioBeta shared
On Aug 6, 2021
.@Ginkgo and @boltthreads just announced a partnership to improve the manufacturing process behind b-silk protein, an ingredient inspired by the strength and elasticity of spider silk. https://t.co/Ohjkk04Pko
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Bolt Threads to Leverage Ginkgo Bioworks’ Platform for Commercial Strain Optimization of b-silk™ Protein

Bolt Threads to Leverage Ginkgo Bioworks’ Platform for Commercial Strain Optimization of b-silk™ Protein

BOSTON and EMERYVILLE, Calif., Aug 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Bolt Threads, a biotechnology company creating the next generation of advanced materials, and Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. (“Ginkgo”), ...