Liver cells grown from human skin cells
Scientists have successfully produced liver cells from patients’ skin cells,
opening the possibility of treating a wide range of diseases that affect liver
function...MORE
Nahyan signs agreement to set up plant for production of
biotechnology medicine
Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research HE Sheikh Nahyan bin
Mubarak Al Nahyan signed an agreement between the Emirates
biochemical and pharmaceutical company and two Korean biomedical
firms to set up the first biotechnology plant in the Middle East for the
production of drugs to treat diabetes mellitus, nephrological diseases and
tumors. MORE
Oil from Biotech soybeans increases key omega-3 fatty
acid in humans
"This soybean oil could be an effective alternative to fish oil as a source of
heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids," said William Harris, Ph.D., lead author of
the study and chief of cardiovascular health research at Sanford
Research/USD and professor of medicine at Sanford School of Medicine,
University of South Dakota in Sioux Falls, S.D.
"We know that giving pure EPA to people reduces their risk for heart
disease... MORE
Debating Pakistan's higher education overhaul
Pakistani researchers, writing in three correspondences to Nature,
comment on Pakistan's higher education (HE) reforms that began in 2002.
Atta-ur-Rahman, head of Pakistan's Higher Education Commission from
2003–2008, defends the reforms, arguing that they have led to huge positive
changes. International scientific publications have grown seven-fold — from
600 in 2001 to more than 4,200 in 2008 — and about 50 new universities
and institutions have been established... MORE
Can GM rice fill the World's shortfall?
Genetically modified (GM) crops are not the only answer to Asia’s looming
food deficit, but multinational crop technology company Syngenta argues
that they must be part of the mix. Syngenta made the case for GM technology
to journalists as part of a broader effort to open Asian government doors that
have so far remained closed to genetically modified food crops... MORE
Differences among ministries hold up biotech regulator bill
New Delhi: India’s plan to establish an independent biotechnology regulator
is unlikely to take shape before late next year.... MORE
Bangladesh finalizes GM food safety guidelines
Bangladesh has finalized the GM Food Safety Guidelines in a two-day
Stakeholder meeting on the finalization of Guidelines for the safety
assessment of foods derived from genetically engineered plants in
Bangladesh...MORE
US fund aims to boost Islamic technology
The United States has launched a fund to facilitate private sector
investments and promote technological development in countries of the
Organisation of The Islamic Conference (OIC). The Global Technology and
Innovation Fund (GTIF) was launched by the US Overseas Private
Investment Corporation (OPIC) on 23 October. It will provide US$25–150
million for a range of projects. Submissions will continue until the end of the
month (November), with final selections announced in June 2010... MORE
CHINA gives safety approval to GM rice
BEIJING -- China, the world's largest rice producer and consumer, has
approved genetically-modified rice as safe, paving the way for large-scale
production in 2 to 3 years... MORE
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