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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. The core of the DOD Biomanufacturing Strategy is a culture shift throughout DOD that both recognizes and prioritizes, where applicable, biotechnology-based solutions to prevent strategic surprise. Bergeson and Carla N. innovators.

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

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Included among the fields represented are pharmaceutical and biotechnology, academia, and non-government organizations (NGOs). During the three-hour event, students ranging from 8 to 18 years old will hear from keynote speakers and participate in dedicated workshops for each age group led by women currently working in STEM fields.

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Canada to Recognize Right to a Healthy Environment

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The Government of Canada announced today that it will modernize the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) and, in so doing, will recognize Canadians’ right to a healthy environment. In Canada, jurisdiction to regulate the environment is shared between the provinces and the Federal Government.

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'Badly Broken' Bayer postpones split to improve performance

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Corporation Bayer Image Image Products pharmaceuticals, v eterinary drugs, diagnostic imaging, general and specialty medicines, women's health products, over-the-counter drugs, pesticides, seeds, plant biotechnology. Application of Biotechnology for Functional Foods (Pew Initiative on Food & Biotechnology, May 2007). June 2007).

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GAO Publishes Science & Tech Spotlight on Biorecycling of Plastics

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Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a Science & Tech Spotlight on biorecycling of plastics. What steps could the federal government, states, municipalities, and other stakeholders take if they want to support or implement effective policies for biorecycling of plastic waste? Bergeson and Carla N.

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OSTP Publishes RFIs on Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology and National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative

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As reported in our September 13, 2022, blog item , on September 12, 2022, President Joseph Biden signed an Executive Order creating a National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative (NBBI) to accelerate biotechnology innovation and grow America’s bioeconomy across multiple sectors in industries such as health, agriculture, and energy.