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Byline: Shivani Thakar Biofoundries hold the potential to emerge as the backbone of biomanufacturing and synthetic biology, offering integrated infrastructure to streamline the design, construction, and testing of genetically engineered [...]

Byline: BioSpectrum Bureau A tiered process for regulating new crop varieties should focus on a plant's characteristics rather than the process by which it was developed An extensive study by [...]

Cellogen Therapeutics, a Delhi-based biotech startup promoted by Dr Gaurav Kharya, Director, Centre for Bone Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapy, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi has raised around $2 million from [...]

Paul Berg, an emeritus professor of biochemistry who won the 1980 Nobel Prize in chemistry, died on February 15. He was 96. Berg, the Robert W. and Vivian K. Cahill [...]

Vanderbilt University has named John Kuriyan, a leading structural biologist, as its next dean of the School of Medicine Basic Sciences. Kuriyan's appointment, effective January 1, 2023, will advance the [...]

Ahmedabad-based Cadila Pharmaceuticals has developed a novel three-dose recombinant nano-particle based rabies G protein vaccine. A campaign has also been launched under the name 'One, Two, Three. Rabies Free.' The [...]

The course duration is four years Apeejay Stya University (ASU) is offering a Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology (B. Tech in Biotech). The programme covers fundamental and advanced subjects such [...]

Dr Dhiraj Kumar from the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi, has been awarded the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (SSB) Prize in the Medical Sciences category. He [...]

Alternative to commercial cellulase enzyme to produce ethanol for second generation (G2) biofuel A new cellulase preparation discovered by scientists at the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), [...]

Established D-Crypt (TM) platform will be used to develop a proof-of-concept targeting three of the top five viral vaccine protein candidates for Coronavirus US based Akers Biosciences, Inc., a developer [...]

B-MoGen's genetic engineering expertise together with CytoSen's NK Cell stimulation platform seeks to build the next generation of NK cell cancer therapeutics B-MoGen Biotechnologies, Inc. and CytoSen Therapeutics have announced [...]

Scientists at New Delhi-based International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) have peered into a fungal genome to tweak its regulation for production of enzymes that break down cellulose [...]

Investment Agreement for up to $3,100,000 UK based Biotechnology company Antikor Biopharma Ltd is pleased to announce that it has entered into an Investment Agreement for up to US$3,100,000 with [...]

A team of researchers from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) have deciphered a multiprotein complex that is involved in the invasion [...]

India's central biotech regulator, Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) recently cleared the genetically modified (GM) Mustard for commercial cultivation and recommended its approval to the environment ministry. The GM mustard, [...]

Byline: BioSpectrum Bureau The new fungal source Penicillium funiculosum could be a strong alternative in the industrial enzyme repertoire for biofuel production Scientists at New Delhi-based International Centre for Genetic [...]

Byline: BioSpectrum Bureau Novel Dengue Vaccine development to focus on its suitability for all population including affected and non-affected paediatric, adults and travellers International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology [...]

Trianni, Inc. and MacroGenics, Inc. has announced that they have entered into a license agreement for The Trianni Mouse, a best-in-class transgenic mouse R&D platform for the discovery of fully-human [...]

50 per cent of the seats are reserved for Resident students of Karnataka. Reservations under OBCs/SC/ST/ and Hyderabad - Karnataka region are also provided. The 2 phase of Biotech Finishing [...]

The 2 phase of Biotech Finishing School (BTFS), renamed as Biotechnology Skill Enhancement Programme (BiSEP) is inviting online applications for admissions to job-oriented one year Post-Graduate Diploma courses that provide [...]

A team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US has developed an ingestible sensor that features genetically engineered bacteria to diagnose bleeding in the stomach [...]

Byline: BioSpectrum Bureau ICGEB and Sun Pharma to combine experience, interest, knowledge & expertise for development of Cipa, a botanical drug, for treatment of dengue worldwide International Centre for Genetic [...]

Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), the regulatory body for genetically-modified food under the Environment Ministry, had deferred a decision on allowing commercial cultivation of genetically modified (GM) mustard and has [...]

By Narayana Kulkarni The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), an apex body in India authorized to approve the use of genetically modified (GM) crops or organisms in the country, at [...]

Thirteen years after the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) had adeferred' commercial approval for genetically-modified (GM) mustard; the genie is once again back. Costing Rs 70-crore of taxpayer's money, which [...]

Though Bhargava had ceased to be an active researcher for over 20 years, he remained engaged with issues in science and policy. Veteran molecular biologist and a vehement critic of [...]

Byline: BioSpectrum Bureau Dr Vinay Rale shares his thoughts with BioSpectrum on current biotech education and the academia-industry gap Brief recapitulation of genesis of Biotechnology in India A quick recapitulation [...]

The New Delhi based, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), well known for its work in basic research and product development, is all set to be taken over [...]

As per Dr Shivendra Bajaj, executive director, Association of Biotech Led Enterprises- Agriculture Focus Group (ABLE-AG), 'GM Mustard has been submitted for approval to the apex review committee, Genetic Engineering [...]

In its 7th year now, the coveted prize this year in Life Sciences was awarded to Dr Amit Sharma (47), group leader, structural and computational biology group, International Centre for [...]

Sphaera Pharma (India), a subsidiary of Sphaera Pharma (Singapore), and the Drug Discovery Research Centre (DDRC) of the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) have received funding from The [...]

The coveted Ranbaxy Research Awards in the field of medical sciences were given to Dr Amit Sharma, International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi for his pioneering work [...]

Byline: BioSpectrum Bureau Vivo Bio Tech is appointed as the Authorized Distributor of Cyagen Biosciences' complete product and service portfolio in India Cyagen Biosciences a leader in custom animal models [...]

A fresh controversy on the possible approval of genetically modified mustard has been stoked by the recent turn of events. To begin with, there has been an online petition against [...]

Nehul Saxena, currently pursuing her doctoral studies at the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi was selected among the top three students at the Novartis International [...]

The cost-effective diagnostic test kit is the first of its kind in India for the autoimmune 'Celiac disease', which is a lifelong intestinal disorder manifesting as intolerance to certain foods [...]

'Through R&D network projects, support is being given to Biohydrogen, Biobutanol and algal bio-fuels,' stated the union minister of state for science and technology, Dr Jitendra Singh recently in the [...]

The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC), under the MoEF has, so far, cleared 60 proposals for the GM crops at various stages of trials this year. In a meeting of [...]

Dr B Sesikeran, the former director of National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), served as a member of Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) in the country. This nutritional pathologist for over [...]

Ajeet Seeds Pvt Ltd established in 1986 during the Green Revolution era has recorded overall turnover of `700 crore for the year 2014-15 and Bt cotton alone has contributed around [...]

The extent of innovations through synthetic biology approaches include bioactive compounds, bio-molecules, biosensors, microbial cell factories, and redesign of existing biological networks. This field has emerged as an advancement of [...]

On the eve of World Environment Day, the Confederation of NGOs of Rural India (CNRI), an association of NGOs representing 7,000 NGOs and 200,000 self-help-groups across India, issued a statement [...]

After it asked the companies to send applications for allowing the commercial release of their Bt cotton hybrids, the Standing Committee authorized to take call on the matter, is set [...]

After it asked the companies to send applications for allowing the commercial release of their Bt cotton hybrids, the Standing Committee authorized to take call on the matter, is set [...]

'Apart from increased productivity to produce more from less input including water and land, the losses that occur due to droughts, floods, salinity, biotic and other abiotic stresses also need [...]

In a major relief to the agri-biotech industry that has been running pillar to post for putting its case before the government and regulators, the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) [...]

The reconstitution of Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) had led many to believe that the regulatory body would be aggressively taking up the 50 applications for research field trials, pending [...]