Posted by wolbring on September 2, 2006
The Washington Post is reporting that US commercial supplies of long-grain rice have been contaminated with a genetically engineered variety not approved for human consumption.
This could lead to backlash from consumers and even nations that are often quick to tie nanotechnology in with biotechnology setbacks.
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Posted by wolbring on September 2, 2006
8/30/2006
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The rejuvenating
qualities of vitamin E mean it is has long been a popular choice for
anti-ageing skin care products, but likewise, it has traditionally been
a difficult compound for formulators to work with. Until now that is.
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Posted by wolbring on September 2, 2006
Aug 31st 2006 | From The Economist print edition The new science of synthetic biology is poised between hype and hope. But its time will soon come
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