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May 23 2013
New one-step genetic engineering technology
Australian and US researchers report a new, streamlined approach to genetic engineering that drastically reduces the time and effort needed to insert new genes into bacteria, the workhorses of biotechnology.
Read Article >>Exxon takes algae biofuels programme to the drawing board after $100 million spend
Exxon which has invested more than $100 million to develop algae-derived biofuels, is refocusing its research with Synthetic Genomics Inc. (SGI) after almost four years of work failed to produce cheap fuel.
Read Article >>Braskem launches a new line of biobased plastic from cane ethanol
Braskem, the world's largest biopolymer producer, recently announced the launch of its new line of green low-density polyethylene (LDPE). The production of the new resin will amount to approximately 30,000 tonnes and is expected to hit the market in January 2014.
Read Article >>Evonik and OPXBIO partner to produce biobased chemicals
The start-up OPX Biotechnologies, Inc. (OPXBIO) and Evonik recently announced that they are partnering to jointly develop certain biobased specialty chemicals that will use OPXBIO's proprietary EDGETM (Efficiency Directed Genome Engineering) technology.
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