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Medical physics and biotechnology: highlights of 2021

Physics World

The post Medical physics and biotechnology: highlights of 2021 appeared first on Physics World. Physics World‘s Breakthrough of the Year coverage is supported by Bluefors , a leading supplier of cryogen-free dilution refrigerator measurement systems with a strong focus on the quantum computing and information community.

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EPA, FDA, and USDA Release Tool to Help Companies Developing Microbial Biotechnology Products Navigate Regulatory Landscape

Nanotech

Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the release of a new web-based tool on the Unified Website for Biotechnology Regulation for companies that develop microbial biotechnology products. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and U.S.

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NIFA Announces $5.3 Million Investment in Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research

Nanotech

The Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants (BRAG) program supports the development of new information that will assist federal regulatory agencies in making evidence-based decisions about the effects of genetically engineered organisms on the environment. BRAG is co-administered by the U.S.

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How Biotech Crops Can Crash--and Still Never Fail

Scientific American

Food Systems Summit put biotechnology at center stage, although agroecological innovations offer greater promise for sustainability. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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EPA, FDA, and USDA Issue Joint Regulatory Plan for Biotechnology

Nanotech

Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a plan to update, streamline, and clarify their regulations and oversight mechanisms for products of biotechnology.

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National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Announces Introduction of Agricultural Bills

Nanotech

On May 23, 2024, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) issued a press release applauding its Congressional Commissioners — Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Todd Young (R-IN) and Representatives Stephanie Bice (R-OK) and Ro Khanna (D-CA) — for introducing the legislative recommendations from its first report.

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USDA’s Spring 2024 Unified Agenda Includes Rulemakings Concerning Biobased Products and Biotechnology

Nanotech

Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its spring 2024 Unified Agenda, which includes the following items regarding biobased products and biotechnology: The post USDA’s Spring 2024 Unified Agenda Includes Rulemakings Concerning Biobased Products and Biotechnology appeared first on Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.