FedDev Ontario invested up to $5.76 million in the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre to commercialize innovative horticultural and greenhouse technologies. Producers are responding to global demand for reliable food, and this funding will strengthen Canada’s position in global food supply.
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CQDM launches project under Canada/Germany program
June 7, 2016CQDM is funding its first project in partnership with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi), for a total of $1 million. Falling under the broader Canada/Europe initiative, this program aims at funding novel and transformative next-generation technologies that improve, enhance or accelerate the drug development process.
Ryerson U sets new world record for largest DNA model
June 7, 2016The largest model of DNA measures 43.5 m (142 ft 8.4 in) long and was created by Ryerson University – Faculty of Science (Canada) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on 7 May 2016. The attempt took place at a national festival called Science Rendezvous, where students from Ryerson University’s Faculty of Science decided to create a project that combined art and science.
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How artificial intelligence could transform the medical world
May 27, 2016Brendan Frey, CEO of the Toronto startup Deep Genomics, wants to use a branch of artificial intelligence to transform medicine by helping doctors mine data and make personalized medical recommendations. Researchers say they want AI to power your doctor’s diagnoses, your drug prescriptions, and your smartphone’s virtual psychologist. They want AI to perform tasks that radiologists do, and at least match them.
I run a G.M.O. company — and I support G.M.O. labeling
May 27, 2016My first exposure to biotechnology was from my father. He grew up with juvenile diabetes, and for most of his life had taken daily injections of insulin from pigs, even though it came with a risk of side effects.
While Ontario Genomics supports the production and utility of GMOs, it has not taken position on the issue of labelling.
DuPont unveils product developed through CRISPR-Cas
May 27, 2016DuPont Pioneer announced waxy corn hybrids as their first commercial agricultural product developed through the application of CRISPR-Cas enabled advanced breeding technology.
Soy isoflavones and peptides may inhibit the growth of microbial pathogens
May 27, 2016Soybean derivatives are already a mainstay in food products. The use of soy isoflavones and peptides to reduce microbial contamination could benefit the food industry, which currently uses synthetic additives to protect foods .
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How Canada Should be Engaging in $9 Trillion Health Economy [Report]
May 27, 2016Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO) released its report of recommendations for Canada to compete in the world market while delivering better health outcomes and creating high quality jobs for Canadian talent.