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GAO Science and Tech Spotlight Describes Benefits of Synthetic Biology and Challenges Ahead

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Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a “Science & Tech Spotlight” on synthetic biology on April 17, 2023. Synthetic biology holds the potential to help diagnose and treat diseases, improve industrial processes, and address some environmental challenges; More equitable access to biotechnology. Hutton The U.S.

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CRS Publishes Primer on the Bioeconomy

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The report does not examine the policies and programs of individual sectors that contribute to the bioeconomy ( e.g. , biofuels, biomanufacturing, pharmaceuticals, or agriculture), but instead discusses the bioeconomy from a macro level perspective. According to the report, issues for consideration regarding advancement of the U.S.

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Policy News: September 12, 2022

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Lawmakers are working to pass a short-term spending package to keep the government open in October. Congress appears likely to pass a short-term spending measure keeping the government funded through Dec. The current government fiscal year ends Sept. biotechnology industry during a trip to Boston, MA. Executive Branch.

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ESA Policy News: February 20, 2023

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Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) will be the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research and Biotechnology. EPA – Notice of Public Comment Period for the Biofuels and the Environment: Third Triennial Report to Congress External Review Draft. 20 Invasive Species Programs Across Mexico Tuesday, Feb. ET on March 3, 2023.

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