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Nov-Dec 2006

 
   IN THE NEWS  
Nobel Prize for discovery of RNA interference # Gates Foundation pledges aid to Indian HIV/AIDS control efforts # Kenya approves a national policy on biotechnology # Roslin to produce Europe’s first useable stem cell line  # Glaxo speaks to United Kingdom about bird flu vaccine # United States set to allow sale of cloned milk and meat # Funding for biomass genomics research in the United States
   MARKET NEWS  
JK Agri Genetics signs accord with NBRI on Bt cotton # GTC and LFB collaborate on transgenic products # Biogen Idec and Alnylam join hands on RNAi therapeautics # Spain’s Zeltia sets up gene silencing unit # Biotech projects win Australian government funding
   GENOMICS  
Gene mutation that regulates sensitivity to alcohol # Solexa announces sequencing of a human X-chromosome # GM bacteria that naturally sweeten dairy  # Honeybee genome sequenced  # Gene key to taste bud development identified # Researchers identify a key regulator for stem cells # DNA structure being uncovered # Antibiotic inhibits cancer gene activity
   MEDICAL BIOTECH  
Effective anti-malarial agent # Hormone resistance of pituitary tumours explained # Breakthrough discovery in the genetics of childhood blindness   # Monoclonal antibody reduces asthmatic exacerbations #  Killer B cells provide new link in the evolution of immunity # Jumping gene could help provide non-viral therapy # Curcumin might help in Alzheimer’s disease
   PROTEOMICS  
Protein as potential tactic to prevent tumours # Most complex protein knot ever seen discovered # The shape of the Na/K pump # Protein key to production of haeme in haemoglobin #  Designer pectins to shine in food ingredients future # Protein that helps chickenpox and shingles virus spread # Clumping protein linked to return of ovarian cancer
   AGRI BIOTECH  
‘Scientists develop natural food colour from algae  # Beta carotene-rich maize boosts vitamin A in rodents # UGA scientists engineer root-knot nematode resistance # Genetically enhanced flavonoid tomatoes  # GM groundnut is enriched with vitamins # GM techniques turn a plant parasite into a potential saviour
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