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Jan 08, 2019

GreenLight Biosciences Raises $50M in Private Financing Round

GreenLight Biosciences is using a proprietary cell-free RNA production technology to develop RNA-based products for the agricultural market.

Dec 20, 2018

Bayer, HitGen Partner on Small Molecule Discovery for Crop Science

HitGen will apply its DNA-encoded library design, synthesis, and screening platform to discover novel leads for Bayer research endeavors.

Nov 26, 2018

This Week in PLOS

In PLOS this week: sequencing of Chardonnay clones, high-density peach tree genetic map, and more.

Nov 13, 2018

Trace Genomics Raises $13M in Series A Financing Round

The firm's technology uses DNA sequencing, artificial intelligence, and a microbial database to interpret soil health and identify potential disease risk.

Oct 25, 2018

CRISPR for Livestock Health

Researchers demonstrate the potential of CRISPR gene editing to prevent disease among livestock, Discover's D-brief blog reports.

Jul 20, 2018

CRISPR Acceptance or Not?

Vox wonders whether gene-editing crops will be viewed similarly as genetically modified organisms of if people will give them a try.

Dec 14, 2017

Ginkgo Bioworks Raises $275M to Support Foundry, Bayer Ag Venture

The Boston-based synthetic biology company will use the proceeds to grow Bioworks3, its new organism foundry, and to expand into new markets.

Sep 18, 2017

ExcitePCR Aims to Launch Two Versions of POC MDx Platform Over Next Two Years

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ExcitePCR's technology detects pathogens in 30 minutes or less using a backpack-sized device, integrating sample prep with PCR and RIF technology in a disposable cartridge.

Sep 14, 2017

Ginkgo Bioworks, Bayer to Invest $100M in New Agbio Company

The yet-to-be-named entity will draw on the partners' respective resources in synthetic biology and plant and agricultural products.

Feb 23, 2017

Ag-Bio Startup TL Biolabs Raises $4M

The proceeds from the seed round will enable TL Biolabs to fund the development and commercial launch of a $15 genomic test for dairy and beef cattle.

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The Scan

Concerns About Bias in Policies

Researchers representing scientists and students of Chinese descent voice their concerns about recent US policies and rhetoric.

Reprogrammable DNA

Wired reports that researchers have shown they could reprogram a DNA-based computer.

Lack of Diversity

Researchers say increased diversity in genomic studies will benefit all, PBS NewsHour reports.

This Week in Science

In Science this week: whole-genome sequencing of single sperm cells, and more.

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