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Pig Genomics has High Value in Selection for Difficult to Measure Traits
2016-02-08 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
CANADA - A professor of livestock genomics with the University of Alberta says the use of genomics in the selection of breeding stock offers its greatest potential for difficult to measure traits such as health, reproduction and meat quality, writes Bruce Cochrane.
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Scientists detect inherited traits tied to sleep, wake, and activity cycles
2015-12-29 00:57:51| Biotech - Topix.net
December 28, 2015 - In the first study of its kind, a team of international scientists led by UT Southwestern Medical Center and UCLA researchers have identified a dozen inherited traits related to sleep, wake, and activity cycles that are associated with severe bipolar disorder. Researchers also were able to tie the traits to specific chromosomes, providing important clues to the genetic nature of the disorder, as well as potential new avenues for prevention and treatment.
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Syngenta announces corn traits licensing agreement
2015-11-17 06:00:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Basel, Switzerland, October 15, 2015 -- Syngenta announced today an expansion of its licensing collaboration with KWS and Limagrain and their joint ventures AgReliant and Genective. The new agreement is for 20 years and covers the AgReliant business in North America and the individual operations of the two companies outside North America. Under the terms of the agreement, Syngenta will provide worldwide rights to its current and future GM corn traits portfolio. read more
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2 Powerful Traits of Successful Leaders
2015-11-13 17:41:45| Beverages - Topix.net
I enjoy volunteering as a VP on the board of the Atlanta Chapter of National Association of Asian American Professionals . During one of our monthly networking breakfast meetings, Jenny Harrison from the Coca-Cola Company joined us as a guest speaker.
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UT Austin researcher awarded $15M for switchgrass traits studies
2015-10-22 11:55:31| Green Car Congress
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