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@gmopundit shared
On May 20, 2021
RT @JonEntine: Kenya looks to gene editing to grow its key food crops https://t.co/jqu3bKxbmh
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Kenya looks to gene editing to grow its key food crops

Kenya looks to gene editing to grow its key food crops

Kenya’s agriculture is set to benefit from several gene-editing projects that target some of the country’s key food crops and livestock.

@prometheusgreen shared
On May 20, 2021
RT @ScienceAlly: Hello Tweeps! We are pleased to announce that all #AfSLive events can now be accessed using these podcasting platforms. Subscribe, listen in and tell us what you think! Google Podcasts https://t.co/zXXkdIc7X2 Spotify https://t.co/7fXC8Evaet Anchor https://t.co/XboF1HNnAv https://t.co/fr9VEkuDGb
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Cornell Alliance for Science Live - Biotechnology, Agriculture, Ecology and Critical Thinking

Cornell Alliance for Science Live - Biotechnology, Agriculture, Ecology and Critical Thinking

Scientific innovation is needed to enhance food security, improve environmental sustainability and raise the quality of life globally. Listen in to AfS Live, as we learn from the stories of ...

@SynBioBeta shared
On May 21, 2021
"The biorevolution has the potential to help address some of the most urgent global challenges, from climate change to pandemics, chronic diseases and food security for our growing world population," writes @berninger71. Read more: https://t.co/AuS4hofigk
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The biorevolution is kicking off. Here's how to harness its opportunities early on

The biorevolution is kicking off. Here's how to harness its opportunities early on

Advances in biotechnology have the potential to improve our health and longevity, stave off threats to the environment and provide a buffer to the agricultural sector.

@JonEntine shared
On May 24, 2021
Viewpoint: Farm-to-Fork plan suggests Europe wants sustainable farming. So why do EU politicians ignore the 'green' benefits of GM crops? https://t.co/mKBORQvDKS
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Viewpoint: Farm-to-Fork plan proves Europe wants sustainable farming. So why do EU politicians ignore the ‘green’ benefits of GM crops?

Viewpoint: Farm-to-Fork plan proves Europe wants sustainable farming. So why do EU politicians ignore the ‘green’ benefits of GM crops?

There is ongoing disagreement between the popularly elected European Parliament and the executives in the European Commission over approvals of

@JonEntine shared
On May 21, 2021
Ideological rigidity is hampering efforts to leverage the regenerative agriculture 'revolution'. Here are two paths forward @eatcookwrite https://t.co/otCHcVUlQE
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Ideological rigidity is hampering efforts to leverage the regenerative agriculture ‘revolution’. Here are two paths forward

Ideological rigidity is hampering efforts to leverage the regenerative agriculture ‘revolution’. Here are two paths forward

Does regenerative agriculture require a completely new economics of farming to achieve scale? Or should the focus be on the steady adoption of conservation techniques where

@jrkelly shared
On May 21, 2021
Excited to announce our newest cell program with @Biogen!! Ginkgo began investing in 2018 to expand our platform to mammalian cells--thrilled to work with Biogen to show off that horsepower for cell & gene therapy. Excited for more to come in this area !! https://t.co/HqEoAPbX84
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Biogen and Ginkgo Bioworks Announce Collaboration and License Agreement to Develop Novel Gene Therapy Manufacturing Platform

Biogen and Ginkgo Bioworks Announce Collaboration and License Agreement to Develop Novel Gene Therapy Manufacturing Platform

The Investor Relations website contains information about Biogen's business for stockholders, potential investors, and financial analysts.

@ASA_Soybeans shared
On May 24, 2021
Thanks to @USDAForeignAg & support from U.S. soy organizations, #ASAWISHH continues working with Leticia on commercialization strategies, taste testing & education on the benefits of the soy-based gari for Ghana & other countries. >> https://t.co/aIiuzhTaUC @PurdueAg @USAID https://t.co/2sbNMxp61l
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USDA Borlaug Fellow Publishes Promising Study on Soy-Gari Blend’s Nutritional Value

USDA Borlaug Fellow Publishes Promising Study on Soy-Gari Blend’s Nutritional Value

Scientific African Journal has published peer-reviewed research led by a 2014 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Borlaug Fellow and her colleagues who

@SynBioBeta shared
On May 24, 2021
.@TeselaGen has demonstrated that it can increase the design and build speed of biological products and reduce the costs associated with research & development by an order of magnitude. #synbio https://t.co/xMlAEEsuQ2
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TeselaGen Biotechnology Releases New Protein Optimization Toolkit for Automated Biotherapeutic Drug Design and Development

TeselaGen Biotechnology Releases New Protein Optimization Toolkit for Automated Biotherapeutic Drug Design and Development

New functionality accelerates the design and development process, reducing R&D costs of biotherapeutics and vaccines SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) MAY 20, 2021 TeselaGen Biotechnology today ...