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@prometheusgreen shared
On Apr 12, 2022
RT @AgBioWorld: “Genome editing is yet another weapon in the biotech armoury that Kenya has positioned itself to utilize. What we now need is the political will to truly embrace innovation to provide solutions to the food security situation & other societal challenges” https://t.co/a76HYOkJDM
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The paradox of favourable biotech regulations amid GMO ban in Kenya

The paradox of favourable biotech regulations amid GMO ban in Kenya

Innovative plant breeding technologies, including genetic modification (GM), have contributed to higher-yielding varieties with the ability to resist pests and tolerate stresses.

@GeneticLiteracy shared
On Apr 15, 2022
“GMO critics have perpetuated the notion that farmers ‘douse’ their crops with glyphosate and other chemicals as another way to attack the tools of conventional agriculture. “ #geneticliteracy https://t.co/5doHiy0oS6
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Do GMO farmers ‘douse’ their fields in glyphosate and other agrochemicals?

Do GMO farmers ‘douse’ their fields in glyphosate and other agrochemicals?

Stories suggesting that farmers ‘slather’ their crops with pesticides abound on the Internet. A few examples: Controversial insecticide use rises as farmers douse seeds; Top 10 Fruits ...

@GeneticLiteracy shared
On Apr 14, 2022
“It is one thing to implement policies and regulations designed to ensure safety it is quite another to ignore vast data and decades of experience to maintain obsolete policies and regulations that add nothing to safety or sustainability.” ... https://t.co/sQZCqlChbE
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Viewpoint: What regulatory and diplomatic steps are necessary to forge a transatlantic alliance promoting agricultural biotechnology innovation?

Viewpoint: What regulatory and diplomatic steps are necessary to forge a transatlantic alliance promoting agricultural biotechnology innovation?

Mutual self-interest provides a strong basis for transatlantic cooperation in biotechnology based on shared recognition of its vast potential to provide solutions to some of civilization’s ...

@BuiltWithBio shared
On Apr 12, 2022
RT @jrkelly: Thrilled to have @PersephoneBio using the @ginkgo platform!! so much microbiome magic !😃✨🦠 For #Synbio startups @ginkgo extends your $ runway as you can reduce lab buildout, lab equipment, etc. Come by our booth at @BuiltWithBio today to hear more!🌱 https://t.co/k8BhGN7LYE
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Persephone Biosciences and Ginkgo Bioworks Announce Collaboration to Develop Novel Therapeutics

Persephone Biosciences and Ginkgo Bioworks Announce Collaboration to Develop Novel Therapeutics

/PRNewswire/ -- Persephone Biosciences Inc., a synthetic biology company reimagining patient and infant health, and Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), the leading...

@BuiltWithBio shared
On Apr 13, 2022
RT @jrkelly: Awesome to have @fredsensetech using the @ginkgo platform! Cells are incredible at sensing what is in water!🦠🌡️ startups: @ginkgo extends your $ runway by reducing lab buildout, lab equipment, etc. Come by our booth at @BuiltWithBio today !🌱or DM me! https://t.co/eZcxbuVH1S
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FREDsense and Ginkgo Bioworks Announce Partnership to Develop Water Quality Biosensors

FREDsense and Ginkgo Bioworks Announce Partnership to Develop Water Quality Biosensors

/PRNewswire/ -- FREDsense Technologies Corp, a next generation water quality platform company leveraging synthetic biology to build field kits for faster,...

@GeneticLiteracy shared
On Apr 12, 2022
What are the effects of EU’s F2F strategy? https://t.co/8SVG21AgAU
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Academic study: EU’s Farm-to-Fork would lead to higher prices and lower production

Academic study: EU’s Farm-to-Fork would lead to higher prices and lower production

The Farm to Fork, or F2F strategy, as part of the European Green Deal, or EGD, reduces the production of agriculture within the EU and induces an

@modestannedi shared
On Apr 15, 2022
RT @FoundationFAR: Congratulations to FFAR's New Innovator in Food & Agriculture Research Awardees! This year’s winners are pursuing audacious research to overcome challenges to our food & agriculture system. Learn more about the winners: https://t.co/YxLrQiJET4
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FFAR Announces New Innovator in Food & Agriculture Research Awardees

FFAR Announces New Innovator in Food & Agriculture Research Awardees

WASHINGTON (April 14, 2022) – Scientists in the early years of their careers often have difficulty pursuing innovative research due to the pressure of securing funding. Today, the ...

@BuiltWithBio shared
On Apr 14, 2022
RT @AnnaMarieWagner: Pretty cool to see @light_bio flowers lighting up the #builtwithbiology conference and then get to announce that @Ginkgo is going to work with them to help them glow even brighter! 💡🌱🌺 https://t.co/Z0s0iKymLl https://t.co/w7NYqnBYmH
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Light Bio Partners with Ginkgo Bioworks to Optimize the Brightness of Glowing Plants through Bioluminescence Engineering

Light Bio Partners with Ginkgo Bioworks to Optimize the Brightness of Glowing Plants through Bioluminescence Engineering

/PRNewswire/ -- Light Bio, Inc., a company that is creating bioluminescent plants for home and garden, and Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), the leading horizontal...

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