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HEADLINES
Artificial human ear grown in lab
US scientists say they have moved a step closer to being able to grow a complete human ear from a patient's cells. In a new development in tissue engineering, they have grown a human-like ear from animal tissue. Read more
For the second time, the French Conseil d’Etat rules that France’s ban on growing MON810 maize is illegal
The highest court in France, the Council of State (Conseil d’Etat), ruled that the French government’s ban on MON810 cultivation is illegal. The ban was challenged by the French seed association (UFS), the seed production association (FNPSMS), the National corn growers association (AGPM). The Court confirmed that a ban can only be invoked when there is a clear and serious risk to human and animal health or the environment – which is not the case here. . Read more
Biofuels Barometer shows increasing biofuels growth
In Belgium, EurObserver’s new Biofuels Barometer report shows that biofuel consumption growth was firm in the European Union, rising to almost 14.4 million toe in 2012, i.e. a year-on-year increase of 0.4 million toe. However the previous years’ weaker growth trend is confirmed with growth at just 2.9% between 2011 and 2012. Read more
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Healthcare Biotech
Manchester scientist's revolutionary stem cell therapy treats children’s fatal brain disease for first time
A fatal untreatable genetic brain disease in children has for the first time been treated using stem cell gene therapy by Manchester University scientists.The inherited condition called Sanfilippo is a disease that affects one in 89,000 children in the UK. Read more
Stem Cell Orthopedic Applauds Use of Stem Cell Therapy for Spinal Injuries .
Stem Cell Orthopedic applauds the increasing use of stem cell therapy for treatment of spinal injuries across the United States and beyond. Read more |
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Agricultural Biotech
610 Scientific articles confirm safety of food and feeds derived from genetically modified crops
ChileBio published a listing of scientific papers which have evaluated the safety of foods derived from GM crops. Analysis of the published articles represent evidence that the global scientific community can use to support that foods derived from GM crops are safe to human and animal consumption. Read more
Europe pays price of non-scientific caution on GM
all forms of agriculture, genetically modified, conventional or organic, are not natural and therefore all farmers are engaged with a “fight with nature” to secure their production. Read more |
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Industrial Biotech
EFIB 2013, September 30th – October 2nd
Book now for EFIB 2013- the largest Industrial Biotechnology event in Europe- by visiting: efibforum.com.Check out the higlights from last year’s forum in Düsseldorf, Germany. Watch the video
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Join our BIO-TIC Workshops for Industrial Biotech Growth in Europe
The BIO-TIC project is organising a series of free regional workshops throughout Europe, which aim to develop an integrated roadmap and action plan to promote the successful development of industrial biotechnology in Europe. We would like to hear your thoughts on how to overcome hurdles to innovation in industrial biotechnology. Read more
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EVENTS
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23-24 September: 7th Eropean Business Development Conference, Dusseldorf, Germany. More information
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25 September: BIO-TIC Spanish Workshop, Toledo, Spain. More information
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19 September: BIO-TIC Polish Workshop, Lodz, Poland. More information
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30 September - 2 October: European Forum for industrial Biotechnology , Brussels, Belgium. More information
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1-2 october, World Agri-Tech Investment Summit, London, United Kingdom. More information
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3 October: BIO-TIC NordicWorkshop, Helsinki, Finland . More information
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09-11 October: BioJapan 2013 Conference, Pacifico Yokohama, Japan. More information
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10 October, BIO-TIC German Workshop, Hanover, Germany. More information
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14-15 October: Nordic Life Science Days, Stockholm, Sweden. More information
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17-18 October: Isbc 2013 - Third Central European Life Science Investment Conference, Krakow, Poland. More information
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23-25 October: World Congress on Regenerative Medicine, Leipzig, Germany. More information
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24 October: BIO-TIC Italian Workshop, Naples, Italy. More information
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29-30 October: CropWorld Global 2013 Conference, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. More information
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19 November: BIO-TIC UK Workshop, London, UK. More information
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29-30 November: Congress Comm4Biotech2 , Heidelberg, Germany. More information
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09-10 December: Biolatam Conference, Bogota, Colombia. More information
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22-23 October: Italian Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy, Naples, Italy. More information
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February 2014(TBA): BIO-TIC French Workshop, Paris, France. More information
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