The planet : mutiny against Monsanto

The chemical giant  Monsanto was established 1901 and  was engaged primarily in  food additives , until it began to develop genetically modified products   at the same time   when  the medical research  his field has commenced.  But  doctors marked their first success in 1982 when  the first recombinant insulin was licensed, the  Monsanto chemists had to run a much longer way until  GM corn was developed.

Presently, Monsanto is number one company in this field. In the fiscal year 2009  Monsanto  sold  genes  and seed for $7.3 billion outstripping the second in raw DuPont ($4billion).

Biotechnology in dentistry

The tooth enamel is known  to be destroyed  by the impact  of  milk acid which synthesizes bacteria inhabiting mouth cavity. The scientists of Florida University have modeled a strain of  streptococci   which are unable to converse  sugar to milk acid .  Experiments on rats have shown that  a single  dose of  aerosol spray enriched with these microorganisms  suffice to change the composition of bacterial flora for the whole life  and prevents thus  tooth destruction .

Agroholding “Talina” developing a concept for utilizing stockbreeding

A large  farm  can’t use  the traditional scheme of  stockbreeding wastes utilization envisaging   extended quarantine  of dung  in tanks. The contact of dung with environment  presents a serious danger to ecology. “Talina” employs  a microbiological utilization. Microbiological and enzyme preparations are  introduced to  dung bath  adjusted under  mesh  bottom. Biopreparations enhance dissolution of  organic matters causing  a bad smell.

Krasnojarsk : creating the nanotechnology center

The government of Kraskojarsk kray has announced  the open tender  for establishing  a nanotechnology center . The principal purposes of  the contest  is the creation of the Siberian  Nanotechnology Center. The center will serve as an incubator for innovative companies, for the technological and engineering support  of companies engaged in the field of nanotechnology. It will  execute construction  projects  ordered by commercial firms, it will ensure access to equipment  necessary to applied works.

Region Belgorod to commence implementation of the biotechnology concept

Belgorod region  is the leader in the pork and  poultry production . Subsequently  it became the  powerful generator of  harmful wastes – poultry generates over 1 million dung ,  swines – nearly 1.8 million cubicmeter of liquid dung a year.. As the result  the environment is infected by  methane, carbon dioxide, ammonia and hydrogen sulfide endangering the human health.

Ukraine opens a lab to detect GMOs

The new lab  opened in Kharkov  is attached to the regional Center of standardization, metrology and certification. By establishing the lab some food enterprises contributed  in the investment.  The service of detecting GMO in the product  is  charged by  approximately $100. Ukraine authorities  issued a law  permitting  the GMO level in the product from 0.1 up to 0.9%. All products exceeding this accepted level have to bear a special mark.

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Russia displays a keen interest in Indian biotechnology

Indian mass-media cite the opinion of Mr Vasilov President and CEO of the Russia Biotechnology Society expressed last week during his visit to India "The «Russian biotechnology is going to establish partner relation and to create joint ventures with Indian companies. Our Society joints over 4000 members , they are eager to collaborate with Indian biotechnological and pharmaceutical firms, to commercialize innovations , to establish joint ventures." Russia is especially interested in vaccines, agrobiotechnology, nanobiotechnologies, bioinformatics, as well as in clinical trials.

During his stay Mr. Vasilov paid a visit to Genoma Valley and was impressed by the progress of such renown companies as Bharat Biotech and Vimta Labs.Mr Vasilov told that a large Russian delegation will take part in the 7th International Forum BioAsia, which will be held February, 3-6 in Haidarabad the famous scientific and technological stronghold of India. "BioAsia" forum hosts major international players active in the filed of biotechnology, biopharmaceutucs, agrobiotechnology. Mr. Vasilov anticipates that the ppropriate decisions concerning Russia's investments will be taken in the frame of the Forum.

Russia and Belorussia - mutual frontier , mutual biotechnology

In the frame of  the mutual  Russia and Belorussia approaching  the   implementation of innovation programs in the field of nanotechnology and  biotechnology, special medical preparation stem cells is one of the key directives enabling to increase the export potential. of both countries.

Interstate program Euras ES “Innovation technologies “ starts in 2010

The union of states „EurAs“ ES  combines  5 states :Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan, Tadzhikistan, Kirgizstan. One of the first envisaged projects is “Innovation biotechnology” initiated by   Belarus.

Cuba, special program against cancer

Since  2008 cancer became  the “killer Nr.1” in the country. The principle reasons are smoking, obesity, alcohol addiction.