White House seeks expert input to create jobs through biotech innovations

To grow the economy and create jobs, The White House is seeking input from the biotech industry and research communities for a new initiative: National Bioeconomy Blueprint, GenomeWeb Daily News reports.

“Once unveiled, the National Bioeconomy Blueprint can leverage investments across the country in biotechnology research and development to create jobs and spur biological innovation on a grand scale,” said Jim Greenwood, the CEO of BIO. Read more.  

Australian business groups call for lifting the ban on GM crops

According to Food Magazine, A South Australian business group calls for the ban on genetically modified (GM) crops to be lifted for the sake of the food industry.

Business SA chief executive Peter Vaughan said, “Genetically modified crops have overcome many of the challenging conditions faced by growers, and an extensive trial would address the issues, concerns and benefits.” Read more.