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January 29, 2010
Using algae for generating biomass energy is less efficient than using switchgrass, canola or corn, uses more water, and requires more inputs, according to a University of Virginia...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/biotech/Algal-Systems-Less-Efficient-than-Corn-for-Generating-Fuels_24483.html January 28, 2010
Bayer CropScience has acquired certain assets and technologies of AgroGreen (Ashdod, Israel) relating to biological development products. The deal adds the biofungicide Shemer to...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/biotech/Bayer-CropScience-Buys-Biofungicide-Technology-from-Israeli-Firm_24405.html January 25, 2010
Ford promotes its development and use of soy-based foam for seating in cars. The foam can be 30% lighter than petrochemical-derived alternaitives...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/biotech/Soybean-based-Foam-for-Automotive-Seats-video_24330.html January 22, 2010
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has stepped up its inquiry into Monsanto’s licensing practices amid a larger investigation into consolidation of the seeds industry and accusations of anti-competitive practices by the biotech giant. Separately, Monsanto scored a victory over its most vocal critic when a federal court ruled against DuPont in a patent infringement lawsuit challenging DuPont’s rights to stack Monsanto’s Roundup Ready (RR) trait with DuPont’s Optimum GAT trait....http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/biotech/Monsanto-Faces-DOJ-Inquiry-Wins-DuPont-Patent-Suit_24283.html January 21, 2010
Bioamber (Pomacle, France), a three year old joint venture between DNP Green Technology (Princeton, NJ) and (Agro-industrie Recherches et Développements (ARD; Pomacle), an...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/biotech/Start-up-Commissions-First-Commercial-Biosuccinic-Acid-Plant_24232.html January 21, 2010
Novozymes (Copenhagen), an enzymes technology firm, says its operating profit for fourth quarter 2009 increased 16% to DKr 431 million ($81 million), compared to the year-ago period...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/biotech/Novozymes-Grows-in-2009-Expects-a-Boost-from-U-S-Biofuels-in-2010_24230.html January 20, 2010
India’s biggest pharmaceuticals firm Ranbaxy Laboratories (Gurgaon, India) says it has signed an agreement to buy biologic drugs and vaccines product rights and a biologic...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/biotech/Ranbaxy-Buys-Biologic-Drugs-IP-and-Facilities-from-Biovel_24200.html January 20, 2010
BASF Plant Science (Limburgerhof, Germany) and KWS SAAT (Einbeck, Germany) have announced collaboration in plant biotechnology whose aim is to develop sugar beet varieties with...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/biotech/BASF-and-KWS-Collaborate-in-High-Yielding-Sugar-Beet_24196.html January 19, 2010
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to rule on Monsanto’s lawsuit challenging the U.S. government’s injunction against planting of genetically modified alfalfa. The lawsuit...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/biotech/U-S-Supreme-Court-to-Consider-Monsantos-Alfalfa-Appeal_24176.html January 6, 2010
Never before has there been so much uncertainty over the future supply and demand for hydrocarbons, particularly in transport, which accounts for 50% of primary oil consumption. Some...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/biotech/Disruptive-Technologies-in-Transport-Fuels_23921.html December 18, 2009
The Copenhagen climate negotiations have focused on securing a deal to cut absolute levels of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and create a system for financing poorer nations’...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/biotech/Copenhagen-Vision-for-a-Bio-based-Society-Emerges_23689.html December 17, 2009
BASF Plant Science says it has entered into a license agreement with bio-venture company Genomine (Pohang, South Korea), and the Pohang University of Science and Technology (Postech...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/biotech/BASF-Plant-Science-Signs-License-Agreement-in-Korea_23586.html December 9, 2009
The U.S. DOE, has awarded ZeaChem (Lakewood, CO) $25 million to underpin the development of the firm’s technology to convert poplar trees and other biomass into fuels and high...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/biotech/DOE-Funds-Project-to-Use-Termite-Microbes-to-Make-Ethyl-Acetate_23362.html December 3, 2009
Bayer CropScience and FuturaGene (London) have entered into a license agreement under which FuturaGene grants Bayer exclusive worldwide rights to use its drought tolerance technology...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/biotech/Bayer-CropScience-and-FuturaGene-Sign-Cotton-Technology-Deal_23236.html November 24, 2009
Lonza says it has entered into an agreement with biopharmaceutical company Micromet (Bethesda, MD) for the process development and manufacture of Micromet’s blinatumomab, a BiTE...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/biotech/Lonza-Signs-Manufacturing-Deal-with-U-S-Biopharma-Firm_22968.html November 18, 2009
A report on the impact of genetically modified (GM) crops after the first 13 years of commercial use in the U.S. finds that GM crops have increased overall pesticide use 318.4 million...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/biotech/Report-GM-Crops-Increase-Pesticide-Use-Weed-Resistance_22862.html November 10, 2009
The unit will be used to test and improve Futerro's two-step process, which entails fermentation of sugar from beets followed by polymerization of the monomer to produce biodegradable plastic granules....http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/biotech/Total-PLA-Joint-Venture-Starts-Up-Demo-Unit_22674.html November 10, 2009
Lonza has disclosed that GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Genmab’s antibody drug Arzerra, for treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), will be manufactured by Lonza. Arzerra, also...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/biotech/Lonza-to-Supply-Commercial-Volumes-of-Antibody-Drug_22673.html November 3, 2009
Bayer CropScience says it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Athenix (Research Triangle Park, NC), a privately held biotechnology company, for $365 million. Further...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/biotech/Bayer-CropScience-Completes-Acquisition-of-U-S-Biotech-Firm-for-$365-Million_22542.html November 3, 2009
Lonza says it has acquired Algonomics (Ghent, Belgium), a contract research organization providing integrated immunogenicity prediction services to support companies in the development...http://www.chemweek.com/envirotech/biotech/Lonza-Acquires-Biotech-Service-Provider_22543.html |
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