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China Proposes to Prohibit Export of Certain Human Cell Cloning and Gene Editing Technologies

Arnold Porter

On December 30, 2022, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) published a proposed version of the Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited and Restricted from Export (Proposed Catalogue) for public comment, adding human cell cloning and gene editing technology to the prohibited list, and certain biotechnology used in drug manufacturing to the restricted (..)

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USDA Scientists Produce Nanobodies in Plant Cells that Block Emerging Pathogens

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On November 30, 2022, the U.S. The scientists are now using their newly developed and patented Symbiont TM technology to show that nanobodies can be easily produced in a plant system with broad agricultural and public health applications. ARS researchers evaluated nanobodies to prevent and treat citrus greening disease in citrus trees.

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Inspiring the next generation in STEM, Frontiers sponsors Potenti’elle en Science event

Frontiers

It is designed to inspire young girls to learn more about careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Included among the fields represented are pharmaceutical and biotechnology, academia, and non-government organizations (NGOs). Frontiers recognizes the value of women in STEM and the importance of early exposure.

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DOD Publishes Biomanufacturing Strategy and RFI on Biomanufactured Products and Process Capabilities

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Hutton As part of the National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) announced in September 2022 an investment of $1.2 global competitiveness in biotechnology is maintained. .” global competitiveness in biotechnology is maintained. Bergeson and Carla N. innovators.

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DOE Issues RFI On Renewable Fuel Scale-Up And Demonstration

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In the RFI “Overcoming Barriers to Renewable Fuel Scale-Up and Demonstration,” DOE expresses its wish to obtain input from biofuels producers and technology developers regarding their readiness to scale process technologies to pilot- and demonstration-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable diesel, and renewable marine fuels.

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USDA Scientists Produce Nanobodies in Plant Cells that Block Emerging Pathogens

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On November 30, 2022, the U.S. The scientists are now using their newly developed and patented Symbiont TM technology to show that nanobodies can be easily produced in a plant system with broad agricultural and public health applications. Bergeson and Carla N.

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ORD Publishes Six Strategic Research Action Plans for FYs 2023-2026, Including for Chemical Safety for Sustainability

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In October 2022, EPA published six StRAPs for fiscal years (FY) 2023-2026. Topic 1, Chemical Evaluation, includes three research areas, including emerging materials and technologies. Provide leadership to transform chemical testing, screening, prioritization, and risk assessment practices.

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