https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=biotechnology&parent=enterpriseBiotechnology RSS feeds.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:47:52 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-kerala-taps-microbe-for-health-farming-gains/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-kerala-taps-microbe-for-health-farming-gains/Kerala’s new ‘state microbe’ and microbiome research hub eye sustainable solutions for health and environment. Thu, 2 Apr 2026 09:15:03 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/egypt-partnership-targets-african-biotech-academy/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/egypt-partnership-targets-african-biotech-academy/American University in Cairo looks to establish ‘first African academy for biotechnology’ Mon, 5 Jan 2026 12:57:25 GMT+0000Mouttasem Albarodihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/mexicos-scientists-urge-rules-on-gene-edited-crops/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/mexicos-scientists-urge-rules-on-gene-edited-crops/Mexican scientists call for regulations to distinguish between gene-edited and genetically modified (GM) crops. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:43:03 GMT+0000Aleida Ruedahttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/scientists-harness-gene-editing-for-climate-resilient-wheat/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/scientists-harness-gene-editing-for-climate-resilient-wheat/As food insecurity in Africa worsens, scientists explore gene editing to increase the resilience and nutritional value of wheat. Sat, 16 Nov 2024 07:33:13 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/olfat-berro-advancing-healthcare-for-all-in-middle-east/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/olfat-berro-advancing-healthcare-for-all-in-middle-east/Olfat Berro, Middle East head at biotech firm Roche, says community health is at the heart of her mission. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:00:37 GMT+0000Amr Ragehhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/robot-uses-electric-charge-to-extract-scorpion-venom/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/robot-uses-electric-charge-to-extract-scorpion-venom/Moroccan researchers say their patented innovation takes the danger out of scorpion venom extraction. Fri, 11 Feb 2022 01:47:05 GMT+0000Khaled Ait Nasserhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/does-biobanking-hold-the-key-to-achieving-universal-health/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/does-biobanking-hold-the-key-to-achieving-universal-health/Collecting and processing biological samples could speed up advances in global health research, a UN summit hears. Fri, 1 Oct 2021 02:48:04 GMT+0000Sanjeet Bagcchihttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/why-sharing-bioimaging-tech-is-crucial-to-global-health/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/why-sharing-bioimaging-tech-is-crucial-to-global-health/Bioimaging technologies must be expanded for global health, write CZI's Stephani Otte and Vladimir Ghukasyan Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:42:27 GMT+0000Vladimir Ghukasyan, Stephani Ottehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/trade-barriers-block-global-covid-19-vaccine-goals/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/trade-barriers-block-global-covid-19-vaccine-goals/Vaccine manufacturing capacity in the global South must be ramped up to achieve worldwide herd immunity, urge industry leaders. Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:07:26 GMT+0000Syriacus Buguzihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/gold-nanosensor-spots-difference-between-dengue-zika/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/gold-nanosensor-spots-difference-between-dengue-zika/Gold nanoparticles used to improve accuracy of dengue and Zika testing. Fri, 24 Jul 2020 03:43:40 GMT+0000Meghie Rodrigueshttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/protective-bio-shell-could-extend-egg-shelf-life/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/protective-bio-shell-could-extend-egg-shelf-life/Biofilm developed in Brazil may also help fight fungi and bacteria that contaminate eggs. Thu, 27 Feb 2020 03:41:54 GMT+0000Rodrigo de Oliveira Andradehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/bacteria-infected-mosquitoes-slash-dengue-cases/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/bacteria-infected-mosquitoes-slash-dengue-cases/Mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria are less capable of transmitting dengue fever, scientists say. Wed, 27 Nov 2019 12:04:23 GMT+0000Caterina Elizondo Luccihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/mosquitos-rendered-infertile-by-biological-engineering/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/mosquitos-rendered-infertile-by-biological-engineering/Novel mosquito-sterilisation approach nearly eliminates dengue mosquitoes in Chinese test area. Tue, 23 Jul 2019 10:29:39 GMT+0000Michelle Z. Donahuehttps://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/smash-the-glass-ceiling/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/smash-the-glass-ceiling/It is becoming easier for women to get to the top in science, but it’s still hard for them to stay there, says geneticist Federica di Palma. Tue, 27 Nov 2018 07:38:42 GMT+0000Elisabeth Jeffrieshttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/african-countries-fare-poorly-in-innovation-ranking/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/african-countries-fare-poorly-in-innovation-ranking/The continent is home to eight of the ten worst-performing countries in latest global index. Wed, 15 Aug 2018 09:31:00 GMT+0000Farai Matebvuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/superbugs-in-brazils-urban-waters/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/superbugs-in-brazils-urban-waters/Researchers discover several species of multidrug-resistant bacteria in lakes and rivers of major cities. Tue, 15 Aug 2017 11:40:11 GMT+0000Rodrigo de Oliveira Andradehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/brazil-transgenic-sugarcane-controversy/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/brazil-transgenic-sugarcane-controversy/The approval of a GM variety that kills a devastating pest in cane fields gets mixed reactions. Tue, 20 Jun 2017 11:32:42 GMT+0000Luisa Massaranihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/biosensor-diagnosis-dengue-virus-infection/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/biosensor-diagnosis-dengue-virus-infection/Device developed by Brazilian researchers could become a cheap diagnostic tool, giving results in minutes. Mon, 12 Jun 2017 01:08:13 GMT+0000Rodrigo de Oliveira Andradehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/india-biosafety-gm-food-crop-politics/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/india-biosafety-gm-food-crop-politics/India’s attempt to introduce its first genetically modified food crop gets prolonged over biosafety concerns. Mon, 5 Jun 2017 01:47:06 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-at-large/power-africa-biotech-sector/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-at-large/power-africa-biotech-sector/Energy is hardly ever the focus of debates over how to boost the continent’s S&T capacity. Maybe it should be. Wed, 5 Apr 2017 02:36:51 GMT+0000Anita Makri