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Tag Archives: Animal biotechnology
Scientists Enthusiastic About Potential for Genetically Engineered Animals
“We have the first approval in the United States – I see so many exciting things coming in the future from GE (genetically engineered) animals – now is our time” urged a scientist attending the 7th Transgenic Animal Research Conference in Tahoe, Calif., August 17-21. There are compelling benefits from the research and development of GE animals for society such as advancing human health, improving foods, enhancing animal welfare and reducing the environmental footprint of Read More >
CONVENTION UPDATE: GE Animals Challenges and Solutions
By Val Giddings The emerging field of genetically engineered (GE) animals faces challenges and opportunities for success. At BIO’s International Convention, this session took a look at some of the current and future challenges. Greg Jaffe, Director of the Biotechnology Project for Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) was invited to participate in the panel discussion as CSPI has always been supportive of animal biotechnology, but emphatic that an appropriate regulatory system be Read More >
Countdown to Convention (part II)
Hosted by BIO, the global event for biotechnology will take place May 18-21, 2009, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga., and is expected to draw 15,000 industry leaders from around the world. The convention program will feature more than 150 sessions in 21 breakout session tracks highlighting the latest information and the newest opportunities for executives, investors, scientists, policy leaders, and media from around the world. More than 1,000 speakers will share Read More >
Celebrating Agriculture’s Abundance
Every year, the Agriculture Council of America hosts the annual “National Ag Week” campaign. But we shouldn’t need a special day to appreciate all that agriculture provides us – we see it every day in the food we eat, the clothes we wear and the energy we consume. This year, National Ag Day is Friday, March 20. This is the day that producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and countless others across America join Read More >
In Today’s Economy Consumers’ Are Apt to Pay Attention to Where They Shop
This week when I got my most recent issue of Washington Consumer’s Checkbook,the magazine that provides you with consumer tips, on the cover was a basket of groceries. On closer examination I realized that this was because they had a big story, “Trim the Fat from Your Food Bill: Which Supermarkets Offer the Best Prices and Quality.” As a guy who works for BIO in the agriculture section (and eats groceries) I was fascinated — Read More >
