Study: Human eggs selective in choosing sperm
Reading Time: 2 minutesCHOOSING a partner for marriage is a time-consuming social endeavor but after marriage the “compatability check” still continues on the conjugal bed – where human eggs become selective in sperm preference. This means – the traditional understanding that each living person is a “champion” because he or she is the outcome [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type=”show” ihc_mb_who=”2,3,5″ ihc_mb_template=”1″ […]
Webinar: Bio-entrepreneurship Opportunities in Genome Editing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteISAAA Webinars present Genome Editing 101: Getting Ready for Business, a webinar hosted by ISAAA AfriCenter and moderated by Dr. Margaret Karembu, Director of ISAAA AfriCenter. It will be held on July 3, 2020, at 1200H to 1330H GMT, and is FREE for all. The webinar will explore the opportunities that genome editing can offer in entrepreneurship and boosting bio-economies. The discussions […]
GM rice provides natural source of antihypertensive agents
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRESEARCHERS were successful in developing a genetically modified (GM) rice that can reduce high blood pressure when consumed, without any side effects. Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences genetically modified a variety of rice by introducing a gene that consisted of nine angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)-inhibitory peptides plus a blood-relaxing peptide linked together. ACE inhibitors are synthetically-produced drugs […]
15 Canadian universities sign charter to address climate change
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFIFTEEN universities in Canada have joined forces to tackle climate change by pledging to follow responsible investment practices. The charter recognizes climate change to have profound social, economic, and environmental changes in Canada and around the world. As such, universities have a responsibility to act constructively to address this challenge. The charter signatories pledge to abide by the following […]
AWfb embrace social media for communicating science
Reading Time: 2 minutesA SOCIAL MEDIA post-training poll has revealed that 73% of women in biosciences would be willing to write and engage online audiences through Twitter and opinion pieces. This was after the science communication training conducted by African Women for Bioscience (AWfB), in partnership with ISAAA AfriCenter, indicating skill-set attainment and development of self-confidence. The training was held on June 25, 2020 and […]