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China's Agricultural Germplasm Survey Bolsters Food Security
China's completed third national agricultural germplasm survey, conducted from 2021-2023 across 2,323 counties, identified 139,000 crop germplasm resources (63,000+ food crops), 51 new local species, and rediscovered 10 previously extinct ones, significantly advancing food security and seed industry...
China's Agricultural Germplasm Survey Bolsters Food Security
China's completed third national agricultural germplasm survey, conducted from 2021-2023 across 2,323 counties, identified 139,000 crop germplasm resources (63,000+ food crops), 51 new local species, and rediscovered 10 previously extinct ones, significantly advancing food security and seed industry...
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GM Mosquitoes Targeting Dengue and Yellow Fever Approved in Australia
Oxitec seeks Australian approval to release GM Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying a gene that kills female offspring before maturity, aiming to control dengue and yellow fever; the company cites a 96% reduction in Aedes aegypti populations in some Brazilian trials but acknowledges past concerns about...
GM Mosquitoes Targeting Dengue and Yellow Fever Approved in Australia
Oxitec seeks Australian approval to release GM Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying a gene that kills female offspring before maturity, aiming to control dengue and yellow fever; the company cites a 96% reduction in Aedes aegypti populations in some Brazilian trials but acknowledges past concerns about...
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Senegal Develops Drought-Resistant Peanuts
Researchers in Senegal are developing new drought-resistant peanut varieties to improve food security and address climate change challenges.
Senegal Develops Drought-Resistant Peanuts
Researchers in Senegal are developing new drought-resistant peanut varieties to improve food security and address climate change challenges.
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UK Faces Pressure to Exclude Chinese Genomics Firms
Concerns are raised in the UK about Chinese companies' involvement in the genomics sector, with worries about data security and potential exploitation. The government is being pressured to take action to protect sensitive health information.
UK Faces Pressure to Exclude Chinese Genomics Firms
Concerns are raised in the UK about Chinese companies' involvement in the genomics sector, with worries about data security and potential exploitation. The government is being pressured to take action to protect sensitive health information.
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€4.7M EU Center to Develop Infectious Disease Diagnostics
A new €4.7 million EU-funded center, DxHub, will be created at the Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH) in January 2025 to develop innovative diagnostic tools for infectious diseases, specifically addressing the increasing threat in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean, and colla...
€4.7M EU Center to Develop Infectious Disease Diagnostics
A new €4.7 million EU-funded center, DxHub, will be created at the Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH) in January 2025 to develop innovative diagnostic tools for infectious diseases, specifically addressing the increasing threat in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean, and colla...
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VersaBank Stock Soars on U.S. Expansion
VersaBank's stock price has more than doubled in the past year, reaching near all-time highs, driven by its US$14-million acquisition of Stearns Bank and expansion into the U.S. market with its receivables purchase program, despite lower-than-expected Q4 earnings due to deal costs.
VersaBank Stock Soars on U.S. Expansion
VersaBank's stock price has more than doubled in the past year, reaching near all-time highs, driven by its US$14-million acquisition of Stearns Bank and expansion into the U.S. market with its receivables purchase program, despite lower-than-expected Q4 earnings due to deal costs.
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BioVation RLP: Boosting Biotech in Rheinland-Pfalz
Rheinland-Pfalz launches BioVation RLP, a platform to network AI and biotechnology actors, aiming for greater resource efficiency and innovation.
BioVation RLP: Boosting Biotech in Rheinland-Pfalz
Rheinland-Pfalz launches BioVation RLP, a platform to network AI and biotechnology actors, aiming for greater resource efficiency and innovation.
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23andMe's Uncertain Future and DNA Data Concerns
23andMe, once valued higher than Apple, is now facing financial struggles, raising concerns about the future of its enormous and sensitive DNA database.
23andMe's Uncertain Future and DNA Data Concerns
23andMe, once valued higher than Apple, is now facing financial struggles, raising concerns about the future of its enormous and sensitive DNA database.
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