As the world recognizes World Polio Day, John Hewko, CEO and General Secretary of Rotary International, writes, "In all of history, smallpox is the only human disease to be eradicated. It’s time to make global health history a second time by wiping out polio."
DA's Janet Woodcock, TransCelerate's Gary Neil and David Wholley of Biomarkers Consortium join BioCentury This Week to discuss the future of clinical research.
“Our children’s future rests upon our ability to shift as fast as possible to renewable energy sources. But we won’t succeed unless we can convince our political leaders that renewables are ready, reliable and competitive," Jim Greenwood, president & CEO of BIO, told attendees of RETECH 2012.
As we celebrate Food Day 2012, debates around agriculture and food production are more contentious than ever. Now, the scientific community is pushing back on the “junk science” and bad reporting misleading people on the topics of food labeling, herbicide use and coexistence between organic and biotech farmers.
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Following on the heels of high-profile funding collaborations between pharmaceutical companies and traditional venture capital funds, the 11th Annual BIO Investor Forum examined the innovative funding models fueling early stage biotech companies and the industry.
At its simplest, biotechnology is technology based on biology - biotechnology harnesses cellular and biomolecular processes to develop technologies and products that help improve our lives and the health of our planet. We have used the biological processes of microorganisms for more than 6,000 years to make useful food products, such as bread and cheese, and to preserve dairy products.
Leveraging modern advancements in molecular biology and genomics, the Biotechnology Industry...
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RFS Works to Increase U.S. Energy and Economic Security
“The Renewable Fuel Standard:...
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At a time when the global economy struggles to recover from a severe...
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