The future of GMOs, gene editing and plant biotechnology in post-Brexit UK
Posted 10th January 2020 by Liv Sewell
Growing and selling genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is permitted in the UK but GMO products are subject to a lengthy and stringent EU authorization process. There are currently no GM crops grown commercially in the UK, but they are imported. So, what is the UK’s relationship with GM products, and where do we stand on gene editing? We spoke with Nigel Halford, Principal Research Scientist at Rothamsted Research, UK.
Sustainably Improving Crop Yield and Composition through Enhanced Photosynthesis
Posted 8th January 2020 by Joshua Sewell
Understandably, one of the main themes of the recent Plant Genomics & Gene Editing Congress: USA was how research and industry can enable farmers and plant growers to meet the growing challenges of global food security. In his presentation, Greg Bryan introduced us to ZeaKal, a photosynthesis company developing solutions for farmers.
Improving the selection of candidate CD8+ T cell epitopes for immunotherapy
Posted 6th January 2020 by Joshua Sewell
Alongside the talks at our conferences, the poster presentations are a huge part of the knowledge sharing that takes place. We’re thrilled to be able to take a closer look at this poster from the Research & Technology Series, presented by Wim van Esch and the team at Sanquin.
A look back at 2019’s Federal Regulatory Update on Plant Biostimulants
Posted 3rd January 2020 by Joshua Sewell
On June 11, 2019, President Trump signed an Executive Order directing the heads of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take specific steps to streamline and improve the regulatory processes applicable to the products of agricultural biotechnology.
Acrylamide, Plant Genomics and the Food Industry
Posted 30th December 2019 by Liv Sewell
Ahead of the 8th Plant Genomics and Gene Editing Congress, we asked keynote speaker Nigel Halford, Principal Research Scientist at Rothamsted Research, UK, to share with us the background to his research…
Phytobiomes Alliance: Convergent Research & Regulatory Science Activities
Posted 20th December 2019 by Joshua Sewell
Kellye Eversole told us that “a major paradigm shift in agricultural production is required to meet the demands of a global world population projected to reach 9.7 billion in 2050. We have to increase crop productivity sustainably while preserving biodiversity, natural resources, and grower income in the context of climate change.”
Inspirata and Cirdan Announce New Technical Partnership at the Digital Pathology & AI Congress
Posted 18th December 2019 by Joshua Sewell
At the 6th Digital Pathology & AI Congress, Inspirata and Cirdan announced their new technical partnership designed to empower NHS clinical laboratories to accelerate their use of digital pathology.
Ireland and the Future of Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
Posted 16th December 2019 by Liv Sewell
Ahead of the 3rd Global Bioprocessing, Bioanalytics and ATMP Manufacturing Congress in Dublin, we consider how Ireland is uniquely positioned to play a significant role in the next generation of biopharmaceutical manufacturing and delivery of life changing medicines.