Biotechnology and bioengineering – Page 20
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ResearchFreeze-dried cells make better biocatalysts
Inactivation and solubility issues can be circumvented when enzymes operate with the rest of the cell
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FeatureOn stranger nucleotides
Chemists have been making artificial DNA base pairs for 20 years. Josh Howgego investigates
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NewsGM maize poised for approval in Europe
European commission is also examining the feasibility of allowing nationwide bans on engineered crops
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NewsControversial GM maize cancer link paper retracted
Journal retracts paper for ‘inconclusive’ results while author vows to fight the decision
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Business
Monsanto abandons GM crops in Europe
Company will focus on conventional plant breeding in EU and biotech elsewhere
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NewsUS supreme court rules genes can't be patented
Breast cancer test company at centre of case can still rely on patents on non-naturally occurring DNA
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NewsUS supreme court rules in favour of Monsanto
An Indiana farmer who was trying to replicate Monsanto-patented seeds infringed on the company’s intellectual property rights, the Supreme Court has determined
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FeatureLean green microbe machines
For its proponents, algae hold the promise of a clean source of fuel, food or drugs. Anthony King wades in
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NewsSanofi launches malaria drug production
French pharma firm set to supply a third of the world’s artemisinin next year with photochemical process
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News
Golden rice trial breached ethical guidelines
Three Chinese researchers sacked after failing to tell participants parents that rice was genetically modified
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ResearchLego-like DNA bricks are child’s play
Scientists make 32 nucleotide bricks that can snap together to build huge numbers of three-dimensional shapes
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Business
Carbon dioxide to chemical partnership
Petronas to partner with gas fermentation specialist LanzaTech
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NewsReview of GM cancer scare paper
Preliminary results will be reported next week after review of the controversial paper
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FeatureSequencing in the fast lane
Advances in DNA sequencing technology are changing the way scientists look at genomes. Phillip Broadwith gets up to speed with the latest developments
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CareersSuccouring success
Sarah Houlton reports on BioCity Nottingham, a start-up incubator helping fledgling companies find their feet
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Opinion
Biotech's bravura performer
Bibiana Campos Seijo talks to scientist, philanthropist and serial entrepreneur Chris Evans
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NewsNanopore sequencing bags its first genome
Oxford Nanopore sequences a viral genome and aims to launch its sequencing platforms within the year
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NewsEC approves first GM crop in a decade
European Commission authorises cultivation of genetically modified potato Amflora, the first new GM crop approved in 12 years