In a groundbreaking webinar conducted by the Federation of Asian Biotech Associations (FABA)-US Chapter, Prof. Ramaiah Muthyala, President and Founder of the Indian Organization for Rare Diseases (IORD) and Research Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota, USA, delivered an inspiring address titled “The Global Burden of Rare Diseases: Issues and Challenges.” The session brought into focus the critical and…
Abstract The aquaculture industry is experiencing rapid growth to meet the increasing global demand for seafood. However, this growth has led to increased pressure on traditional aquafeed ingredients, particularly fishmeal and fish oil, which are derived from wild-caught fish. The need for sustainable alternatives has driven research into novel ingredients, with microalgae emerging as promising candidates. This article explores the…
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By Kamal Pratap Singh, Managing Editor, Biotech Express, E-mail- kamal9871@gmail.com About Dr Arvind Ranade Dr Arvind C. Ranade is the Director of National Innovation Foundation-India, at Gandhinagar since April 2023. Before joining NIF-India, he was an Executive Director of Indian…
In the last issue Biotech Express has covered biotech startup expo which was held in June 2022 and inaugurated by PM Modi in Pragati Maidan, wherein hundreds of biotech startup showcased their products and services. Continuing the series, in this…
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Scientists affiliated to the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) have developed an ‘anti-pesticide’ suit called Kisan…
Decoding Human Genomics with Prof. B.K. Thelma
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A 2016 survey by the journal Nature put stark numbers to the scope of science’s…
Biocon’s arm, Biocon Biologics Ltd (BBL), announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration…
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh chaired a joint meeting of senior officials from all Science Ministries and…