24 April 202021 April 2020 ‘Exciting’ anti-cancer compound discovered in the humble willow More than a century after giving the world aspirin, another potential drug has been found in willows – this time with anti-cancer properties
2 August 201831 July 2018 Ruling on gene editing crops a threat to innovation and future food security, scientists say Plants traits introduced by Crispr gene editing will be subject to the same regulatory process as 1980s-style gmos containing genes from other species, Europe’s highest court rules
5 April 20184 April 2018 GM crops that produce industrial products could be grown in Britain for first time Rothamsted Research, which is based in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, wants to plant GM camelina with altered DNA so that it produces ‘wax esters’
18 July 2013 HGCA announces 250k investment to add value to arable products Development assistance for market opportunities in the global chemical market for existing agricultural by-products and co-products
14 March 2012 Huge Potential for UK Bio-Based Economy The UK should grasp the opportunity to use bioscience to drive growth, jobs and wellbeing
