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Biological Nanowires expedite future fuel production

by admin March 29, 2011 News and Views

Scientists in the UK and US, including researchers at Arizona State University, have been awarded $10.3 million to improve the photosynthetic process as a means of producing renewable fuel. This award will permit four transatlantic teams, one directed by ASU’s Assistant Professor Anne Jones in the department of chemistry and biochemistry, to investigate methods to [...]

10 per cent of Pakistan’s total population suffering from Hepatitis

by admin March 29, 2011 News and Views

KARACHI: An estimated 10 per cent of Pakistan’s population of 160 million is suffering from Hepatitis, which shows high prevalence of the disease in the country. Five per cent of the troubled individuals have hepatitis C. Pakistani scientists, working in the area of health biotechnology are conducting research to find out cheap medicine for treatment [...]

Focus on applications of biotechnology urged

by admin March 29, 2011 News and Views

Islamabad : Rapid scientific advancement in Islamic countries depends on exploring frontier technologies and the scientists of the OIC member countries need to focus modern applications of biotechnology, as it is the future of science. Advisor Science Dr Anwar Nasim stated this while inaugurating a 3-day International Workshop on “Frontiers in molecular biology and biotechnology” [...]

Call for Nominations to USDA Biotech Committee

by admin March 28, 2011 News and Views

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has issued a request for nominations to the Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st century Agriculture (AC21). The committee will provide the USDA with practical recommendations on how to incorporate agricultural biotechnology alongside existing agricultural methods. “Under its charter, the AC21 helps USDA to maintain an intensive and broad-based dialogue to [...]

Investment in Biotechnology

by admin March 28, 2011 News and Views

Investing in individual stocks in the biotechnology sector is not for the faint of heart. Equities in the sector are known for their volatility. The best way to invest in the sector is to own a basket of equities held in an exchange traded fund (ETF). Five exchange traded funds in the sector currently trade [...]

Astra Biotech seeks OEM partnerships for development of innovative diagnostics

by admin March 28, 2011 News and Views

Astra Biotech GmbH, Berlin, Germany as part of its expansion programme is seeking OEM partnerships for the development of innovative diagnostics for a wide range of diseases. Developing OEM relationships will enable Astra Biotech GmbH to build on the success of its rapidly growing diagnostics capability by helping other companies widen their market opportunities. Astra [...]

Biotechnology.PK goes live

by admin March 28, 2011 News and Views

Biotechnology.PK goes live

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