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Biotechnology Industry Organization: It’s not too late to change the conversation on GMOs

When it comes to winning hearts and minds about the merits of genetically engineered ingredients (and whether to alert consumers to their presence on food labels), its fair to say that the biotech industry has not done a great job. But its not too late to change the conversation, Cathy Enright, executive vice president for food & agriculture at the Washington DC-based Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), tells FoodNavigator-USA. Continue reading →

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A Tour of ReproMed’s Embryology Laboratory – Video




A Tour of ReproMed's Embryology Laboratory Learn more about ReproMed's embryology lab and some of the technology behind it. By: ReproMedEducation Continue reading →

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InSilico Genomics to Use $1.5M in Seed Money to Improve Bioinformatics Infrastructure

Kevin Hrusovsky is resigning his post at PerkinElmer as senior VP and president of the Life Science and Technology division. Continue reading →

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WOW! Ultra-Hydrphobic Nanotechnology – Video




WOW! Ultra-Hydrphobic Nanotechnology See WOW! In action in this video. This is showing the hydrophilic self-cleaning properties of our technology. Continue reading →

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Synthetic Biology Could Speed Flu Vaccine Production

Advanced genetic engineering is already changing vaccine development and could make inroads into other branches of medicine. Synthetic biology is breathing new life into the old-fashioned world of vaccine production, raising hopes that manufacturers could release vaccines much more quickly when outbreaks occur. At a meeting on synthetic biology held at MIT, the drug company Novartis said it has synthesized hybrid flu genomes in a process that could shave weeks off the time required to produce vaccines Continue reading →

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Prof. Eric Lander Secrets of the Human Genome II Medicine – Technion Lecture – Video




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Seminar: Engineering Biology and Medicine at Small Scales – Video




Seminar: Engineering Biology and Medicine at Small Scales Dartmouth's Jones Seminars on Science, Technology, and Society. “Engineering Biology and Medicine at Small Scales: From Cell Manipulation, Molecular Screenin… By: ThayerSchool Continue reading →

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Prof. Eric Lander Secrets of the Human Genome I Biology – Technion Lecture – Video




Prof. Eric Lander Secrets of the Human Genome I Biology – Technion Lecture “Secrets of the Human Genome I – Biology” by Prof. Continue reading →

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TribuneFest: Technology and Innovation in Medicine – Video




TribuneFest: Technology and Innovation in Medicine By: thetexastribune Continue reading →

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DNA profiling technology set up to nab criminals

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Minister of State for Home M. Ramachandran has informed that the government has set up DNA profiling technology at Centre and State levels to nab criminals in the country. “At Central level, 3 Central Forensic Science Laboratories located at Chandigarh, Hyderabad and Kolkata are under the administrative control of the Directorate of Forensic Science Services and 1 Central Forensic Science Laboratory at New Delhi is under the administrative control of Central Bureau of Investigation. Continue reading →

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New device can extract human DNA with full genetic data in minutes

May 6, 2013 Take a swab of saliva from your mouth and within minutes your DNA could be ready for analysis and genome sequencing with the help of a new device. University of Washington engineers and NanoFacture (http://nano-facture.com/), a Bellevue, Wash., company, have created a device that can extract human DNA from fluid samples in a simpler, more efficient and environmentally friendly way than conventional methods Continue reading →

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Applied DNA Sciences Expands Base for Signature DNA Marking of Electronics: Forty-Two Companies Rally to DNA Mark

STONY BROOK, NY–(Marketwired – May 7, 2013) – Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (OTCBB: APDN), (Twitter: @APDN), a provider of DNA-based anti-counterfeiting technology and product authentication solutions today issued its latest progress update to its program for SigNature DNA-marking of electronics supplied to the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).APDN lists forty-two electronics companies that are either under contract, have entered into contract negotiation, or have requested and received a SigNature DNA quotation.The companies include Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Original Component Manufacturers (OCMs), and as designated by DLA, Qualified Manufacturers (QML), including both qualified independent and authorized distributors Continue reading →

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Islet Sciences Highlights Abstract at Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis & Vascular Biology ATVB 2013

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Islet Sciences, Inc., (ISLT) a biotechnology company engaged in the research, development and commercialization of patented technologies for people with diabetes, announced today the acceptance and presentation of an abstract at the recent Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis & Vascular Biology (ATVB) 2013. The abstract is titled: Signal Transducer and Activation of Transcription (STAT) 4 deficiency reduces adipose tissue inflammation and atherosclerosis Continue reading →

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NeuroQore – A New Exciting Medical Technology – Video




NeuroQore – A New Exciting Medical Technology By: NeuroQore Continue reading →

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Strategies for Enhancing Nanotechnology Standards Activities Discussed at ANSI-NSP Meeting

Previous | Printer-friendly Strategies for Enhancing Nanotechnology Standards Activities Discussed at ANSI-NSP Meeting New York May 3, 2013 Dr. Continue reading →

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Nano Labs and CIVIK to Begin Testing Nanotechnology Coatings With Commercial LED Lighting Systems

DETROIT, May 1, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nano Labs Corp. (CTLE) is pleased to announce today the Company has signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with CIVIK of Mexico. Continue reading →

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Palomar Medical Technology Q1 13 Earnings Conference Call At 11:30 AM ET

By RTT News, May 02, 2013, 10:29:00 AM EDT (RTTNews.com) – Palomar Medical Technology ( PMTI ) will host a conference call at 11:30 AM ETMay 2, 2013, to discuss its Q1 13 earnings results. To access the live webcast, log on at www.palomarmedical.com A call can be accessed by dialing (877) 881-2595. For comments and feedback: contact editorial@rttnews.com http://www.rttnews.com Continue reading →

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Printable functional 'bionic' ear melds electronics and biology

May 1, 2013 Scientists at Princeton University used off-the-shelf printing tools to create a functional ear that can “hear” radio frequencies far beyond the range of normal human capability. Continue reading →

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Biobanking For Medicine: Technology And Market 2013-2023

NEW YORK, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Biobanking For Medicine: Technology And Market 2013-2023 http://www.reportlinker.com/p0765582/Biobanking-For-Medicine-Technology-And-Market-2013-2023.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Blood_Supply,_Tissue_Banking_and_Transplantation Report Details Biobanks – what are their technological and commercial prospects? See what the future holds for biobanking in human medicine. Continue reading →

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Synthetic biology research community grows significantly

Public release date: 30-Apr-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Aaron Lovell aaron.lovell@wilsoncenter.org 202-691-4320 Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars/Science and Technology Innovation Program WASHINGTON The number of private and public entities conducting research in synthetic biology worldwide grew significantly between 2009 and 2013, according to the latest version of an interactive map produced by the Synthetic Biology Project at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The map is available online at http://www.synbioproject.org/map Continue reading →

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