biotechnology On Trial: Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 10:58:30 +0000 21 July 2014 Download PDF Rob Bailey Former Research Director, Energy, Environment and Resources @ClimateRob Robin WilloughbyDavid Grzywacz Increasing agricultural productivity and adapting farming to climate change are central to Africa’s development prospects. There are important opportunities to enhance yields and increase resilience through the adoption of improved crop varieties. In some cases, biotechnology, and in particular genetic modification (GM), offers advantages over conventional plant-breeding approaches. Accordingly there are a various projects under way to develop new GM varieties for African farmers, ranging from drought-resistant maize to varieties of cassava, banana, sorghum, cowpea and sweet potato with resistance to pests and disease.In addition to government funds, these projects have also attracted the support of influential donor agencies and philanthropic foundations. However, despite the expenditure of considerable resources, the potential of GM in Africa is not being realized. So far no GM trait developed for African farmers has been put to use.Multiple barriers inhibit the development and adoption of pro-poor GM varieties in Africa. On the demand side, farmers may be reluctant to adopt GM varieties owing to a lack of export opportunities and distrust of the technology among local consumers. Farmers may also be concerned about exploitation by transnational seed companies (despite the fact that development of new GM technologies in Africa is dominated by the public sector). On the supply side, donor funding struggles to match the long timescales of research and development, while incentives among research scientists may be poorly aligned with farmer outcomes. Non-existent, poorly functioning or overly punitive regulatory regimes discourage investment.The most important barriers – such as regulatory constraints, consumer distrust and weak farmer demand – must be understood in the context of wider social and political dynamics surrounding GM, typified by misinformation, polarized public discourse, and dysfunctional and opportunistic politics. The result is most GM projects becoming ‘stuck’ at the field trial stage without ever progressing to release. This ‘convenient deadlock’ of continual field trials allows governments to manage political risks by effectively balancing the demands of pro-GM and anti-GM lobbies – proponents of GM have a pipeline of technologies, while opponents are appeased by the failure of any to gain approval. The disabling socio-political environment for GM development in Africa greatly reduces the efficacy of investment in this technology.This has two important implications. First, technology development needs to be located within a wider project of transformation that engages key actors – most notably politicians, policy-makers and farmers – as stakeholders from the outset, and includes strategies to address multiple demand- and supply-side barriers. Second, successful adoption is more likely in countries with less disabling political conditions, characterized by lower levels of consumer distrust and opposition, genuine farmer demand and demonstrable commitment from government. Focusing efforts and resources on a small number of ‘best bet’ countries will also allow donors and technology providers to support more ambitious, transformational projects led by national governments. Department/project Energy, Environment and Resources Programme Full Article
biotechnology Nanomaterials and environmental biotechnology By dal.novanet.ca Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 19:44:43 -0300 Callnumber: OnlineISBN: 9783030345440 (electronic bk.) Full Article
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biotechnology Multifunctional Acidocin 4356 Combats Pseudomonas aeruginosa through Membrane Perturbation and Virulence Attenuation: Experimental Results Confirm Molecular Dynamics Simulation [Biotechnology] By aem.asm.org Published On :: 2020-05-05T08:00:35-07:00 A longstanding awareness in generating resistance to common antimicrobial therapies by Gram-negative bacteria has made them a major threat to global health. The application of antimicrobial peptides as a therapeutic agent would be a great opportunity to combat bacterial diseases. Here, we introduce a new antimicrobial peptide (~8.3 kDa) from probiotic strain Lactobacillus acidophilus ATCC 4356, designated acidocin 4356 (ACD). This multifunctional peptide exerts its anti-infective ability against Pseudomonas aeruginosa through an inhibitory action on virulence factors, bacterial killing, and biofilm degradation. Reliable performance over tough physiological conditions and low hemolytic activity confirmed a new hope for the therapeutic setting. Antibacterial kinetic studies using flow cytometry technique showed that the ACD activity is related to the change in permeability of the membrane. The results obtained from molecular dynamic (MD) simulation were perfectly suited to the experimental data of ACD behavior. The structure-function relationship of this natural compound, along with the results of transmission electron microscopy analysis and MD simulation, confirmed the ability of the ACD aimed at enhancing bacterial membrane perturbation. The peptide was effective in the treatment of P. aeruginosa infection in mouse model. The results support the therapeutic potential of ACD for the treatment of Pseudomonas infections. IMPORTANCE Multidrug-resistant bacteria are a major threat to global health, and the Pseudomonas bacterium with the ability to form biofilms is considered one of the main causative agents of nosocomial infections. Traditional antibiotics have failed because of increased resistance. Thus, finding new biocompatible antibacterial drugs is essential. Antimicrobial peptides are produced by various organisms as a natural defense mechanism against pathogens, inspiring the possible design of the next generation of antibiotics. In this study, a new antimicrobial peptide was isolated from Lactobacillus acidophilus ATCC 4356, counteracting both biofilm and planktonic cells of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. A detailed investigation was then conducted concerning the functional mechanism of this peptide by using fluorescence techniques, electron microscopy, and in silico methods. The antibacterial and antibiofilm properties of this peptide may be important in the treatment of Pseudomonas infections. Full Article
biotechnology USPTO Biotechnology/Chemical/Pharmaceutical Customer Partnership Meeting By patentlybiotech.wordpress.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:34:14 +0000 Biotechnology/Chemical/Pharmaceutical Customer Partnership Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Meeting Madison Auditorium Starting Time of 10:00 AM United States Patent and Trademark Office Alexandria, Virginia 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, VA, Accessing the event: Double click on the link below (or copy it into your internet browser) https://uspto.connectsolutions.com/r80345544/ Click here for detailed login instructions in MS Word. […] Full Article Uncategorized BCP biotechnology Biotechnology Chemical Pharmaceutical Customer Partnership Meeting Clearing the Oldest Patent Applications (COPA) Expedited Examinations Green Tech Microsoft v. i4i Ltd. Patent Prosecution Highway Plant Utility Patents Track 1 USPTO
biotechnology Vir Biotechnology, Alnylam Identify VIR-2703 Candidate For Treatment Of COVID-19 By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 11:51:31 GMT Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (VIR) and Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALNY) announced Monday that they have selected a development candidate (DC) for VIR-2703 (ALN-COV), an investigational RNAi therapeutic targeting the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) genome. Full Article
biotechnology 20,000 Gallons of Renewable Fuel Per Acre: Joule Biotechnology Lifts Veil on Direct CO2 to Fuel Process By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:01:00 -0400 If there's a holy grail of liquid renewable fuels it might look something like this: High yield per acre, doesn't negatively impact water supplies, doesn't compete with food crops, and is cost-competitive with fossil Full Article Energy
biotechnology Amgen Foundation Announces New $4 Million Commitment to Bring Hands-On Biotechnology Labs to Secondary School Students - The Amgen Biotech Experience in the classroom By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 22 Oct 2015 08:55:00 EDT The Amgen Biotech Experience empowers teachers to bring biotechnology into their classrooms to spark students’ love of science and features a hands-on curriculum that introduces students to the excitement of scientific discovery. Full Article Biotechnology Education Healthcare Hospitals Medical Pharmaceuticals Medical Equipment Broadcast Feed Announcements Corporate Social Responsibility MultiVu Video
biotechnology Mega Hiring Fresher Biotechnology Candidates By jobs.monsterindia.com Published On :: 2020-05-04 12:15:22 Company: Nanu India Recruitment CoQualification: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), Masters in Technology (M.Tech/M.E/M.Sc)Experience: 0 to 1Salary: 1.80 to 3.50location: Mumbai City, Navi Mumbai, ThaneRef: 24822451Summary: Mega Hiring Fresher Biotechnology Candidates. Full Article
biotechnology HOW TO MAKE CAREER IN BIOTECHNOLOGY By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: In simplest words, Biotechnology is based on biology. It is all around us and is already a big part of our lives. It is used in developing breakthrough products and technologies that help improving the health of the planet, using... Full Article
biotechnology Future Prospects for Industrial Biotechnology By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT This book examines international drivers, enabling technologies fast-tracking industrial biotechnology, industry trends, some products appearing on the market, industry structure and finance, and policy measures and trends. It examines separately biofuels, biobased chemicals and bioplastics. Full Article
biotechnology Global Forum on Biotechnology: The Evolving Promise of the Life Sciences By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:00:00 GMT The OECD and the ESRC Genomics Policy & Research Forum jointly organised a one-day Forum on 12 November 2012 in Paris. The event was both retrospective and forward-looking. The forum concluded that the promise of biotechnology is not set but evolves with fresh scientific knowledge, novel laws and regulations. The future of biotechnology needs to also integrate social and cultural dimensions. Full Article
biotechnology Marine Biotechnology: Enabling Solutions for Ocean Productivity and Sustainability By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2013 11:43:00 GMT This book discusses scientific and technological tools at the centre of a renewed interest in marine biotechnology that is contributing to a new bioeconomy sector in many countries and offering potential new solutions to global challenges. Full Article
biotechnology Marine biotechnology: Definitions, infrastructures and directions for innovation By dx.doi.org Published On :: Tue, 26 Sep 2017 17:31:00 GMT Several countries have been setting up strategic roadmaps to support marine biotechnologies that could drive innovation and help address the global sustainability goals of food, energy, and health. This report identifies and begins to address challenges facing cooperation on marine biotechnology across countries. Full Article
biotechnology Key biotechnology indicators By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 09 Nov 2017 11:05:00 GMT Statistics on biotechnology firms, biotechnology R&D (including public sector expenditures), biotech applications and patents. Full Article
biotechnology Revised proposal for the revision of the statistical definitions of biotechnology and nanotechnology By dx.doi.org Published On :: Thu, 18 Jan 2018 15:13:00 GMT This document revises the OECD's statistical definition of biotechnology, which had last been reviewed in 2008, and proposes the adoption of a statistical definition of nanotechnology in the same format. Full Article
biotechnology GlaxoSmithKline links up with Vir Biotechnology to find a vaccine By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 21:21:09 GMT Glaxo said it would invest more than £200m in the US company and that they would initially focus on speeding up development of Vir's antibody drugs, which could be used to treat Covid-19. Full Article
biotechnology How International Biotechnology Trust invests in medicine's future By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 01:51:19 GMT Biotechnology lies at the intersection of a growing need for healthcare and treatments tailored to patients. Ailsa Craig, of International Biotechnology Trust, explains how it invests. Full Article
biotechnology Systems and synthetic biotechnology for production of nutraceuticals [Electronic book] / Long Liu, Jian Chen, editors. By encore.st-andrews.ac.uk Published On :: Singapore : Springer, c2019. Full Article
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