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BioGENEiusFebruary 2012
The BioGENEius Challenge
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Two 2011 BioGENEius award winners recently presented their projects to President Barack Obama at the White House Science Fair. The fair celebrates winners of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) competitions. Learn more
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Jim Greenwood The TREAT Act
Sen. Kay Hagan introduced the Transforming the Regulatory Environment to Accelerate Access to Treatments (TREAT) Act (S.2113) which will help unleash the promise of biotechnology to speed life-saving cures and scientific breakthroughs to patients living with debilitating diseases. Read more
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  HEALTH CARE
StethoscopePreventing Heart Disease
In recognition of American Heart Month, Lisa Tate, CEO of WomenHeart, discusses the symptoms of heart disease in women and what we can do to prevent the disease. Read more
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  BUSINESS OF BIOTECH
Scientist Growth in the Bioscience Industry
Realizing that entrepreneurship is a key ingredient in economic development, states and localities are supporting programs that assist high technology businesses and capitalize on the regional presence of universities and federal laboratories. Read more
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  INDUSTRIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL
George Washington Carver George Washington Carver: Biomanufacturing Pioneer
As we celebrate Black History Month, BIOtechNOW takes some time to reflect on the contributions made by George Washington Carver and understand their relevance to today's bioeconomy. Read more
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  FOOD & AGRICULTURE
Soybeans Why Do Farmers Choose Biotech Crops?
Last year, farmers planted an additional 12 million hectares of biotech crops, an increase of 8 percent over 2010. Why do more farmers every year plant biotech crops? Read more
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  BUSINESS OF BIOTECH
Sarah Sneeringer Breakthroughs at the 2012 BIO International Convention
The BIO International Convention Program Committee recently selected 125 thought-provoking and timely sessions among 13 educational tracks. What's your BIO?  Read more
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Robin Rasor PERSPECTIVE
New Global Technology Portal
AUTM launched the Global Technology Portal (GTP) — a website which is a "one stop shop" for companies to search university technologies available for licensing and tell universities about their needs.
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