HEADLINES
Recognising biotechnology’s contribution to food production, health and sustainability. EuropaBio’s Secretary General, Nathalie Moll receives 2013 Women Innovation prize
Nathalie Moll, Secretary General of EuropaBio is being awarded the “2013 Women Innovation” prize by the jury of Women&Technologies® during this year’s edition of the conference. Read more
EBE and EuropaBio welcome revisions of EMA key principles for Biosimilar Guidelines which will strengthen the biosimilar pathway in Europe and build confidence amongst clinicians and patients
The revisions discussed offer important developments to further strengthen the biosimilars pathway in Europe,” said Eugene Corretge, Strategic Unit Regulatory Head at Sanofi and a speaker at the workshop, on behalf of EBE and EuropaBio. Read more
EU Commission renews bid to unblock GMO crop approvals
European Commission proposed on Wednesday that governments approve only the third ever genetically modified crop for cultivation in Europe, but took steps to avert an expected backlash from France and other GMO opponents. Read more
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Healthcare Biotech
UK is the One Stop Shop for Global Regenerative Medicine
The UK is the must-go-to location for regenerative medicine research and says, "Realise Returns from the UK's regenerative medicine and cell therapy industry" booklet. Read more
Italian Researcher Wins American Stem Cell Award
Elena Cattaneo, a leading stem cell researcher in Italy, has been selected 2013 Stem Cell Person of the Year. Read more
Stem Cells Help ALD Kids Live Longer
Survival in children with (ALD) appeared to be improved with allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplants compared with untreated patients. Read more |
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Agricultural Biotech
No, Zac Goldsmith, golden rice is not 'evil GM'. It saves people's lives
Lack of vitamin A kills 6,000 children a day, and genetically modified rice meets the needs of those who can't afford alternatives. Read more
EU farming groups express concerns about GM regulations
The restrictions on growing GM crops in the European Union are greater than anywhere else in the world. Read more
New breed of GM corn moves forward in EU
Europe inched closer to the cultivation of a new breed of genetically modified corn. The move comes after more than a decade of debate and considerable opposition from environmentalists. Read more |
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Industrial Biotech
European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology and the Biobased Economy 2013
Watch the EFIB 2013 video highlights and find out why EFIB is the place to do business for Industrial Biotechnology's bioeconomy. Get more insight into the dynamic sector of Europe's bioeconomy here.
Italy leads biofuels ‘revolution’ hopes
A locally led international consortium has achieved a breakthrough in what could lead to a “green revolution” in providing new fuels to cut carbon emissions. Read more
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