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Biotech News delivers the latest developments in biotechnology applied to farming and food production.

From advancements in crop genetics and pest-resistant seeds to breakthroughs in soil microbiomes and precision fermentation, this category explores how biotechnology is reshaping agriculture for improved sustainability, resilience, and yield.

Stay informed on innovations like CRISPR gene editing, bio-based fertilizers, and microbial solutions that support healthier, more productive crops and reduce reliance on synthetic chemicals.

Discover how the newest biotech tools are enhancing food security and driving the next generation of agricultural practices.

Solarea Bio, a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has announced a first closing of $15 million in a Series B financing led by S2G Ventures.
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Solarea Bio Raises $15M in Series B Financing

Solarea Bio, a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has announced a first closing of $15 million in a Series B financing led by S2G Ventures. The company focuses […]

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  • 9th May 2023
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Changing Bio to Launch Mycoprotein Products

Shanghai-based biotech company Changing Bio was founded in 2020 to unlock the nutritional potential of limited resources efficiently. The company has completed three rounds of financing within a year, with […]

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Breakthrough Properties Begins Construction on $130M Life Science Building in Philadelphia

A new life science building is being constructed at Market and S. 23rd Street in Philadelphia’s Center City District. Breakthrough Properties (website), a reputable global life sciences real estate developer, […]

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22nd Century Group
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22nd Century Group Inks Licensing Agreement with Old Pal

22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII), a leading biotechnology company focused on improving health through advanced plant technologies in reduced nicotine tobacco, hemp/cannabis, and hops, announced today its second exclusive […]

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Cultivarium and ATCC
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ATCC and Cultivarium Collaborate to Expand Use of Non-Model Microorganisms

Cultivarium, a research organization focused on creating open-source tools for uncharacterized microorganisms, and ATCC, a biological materials management and standards organization, have teamed up for a research collaboration. The collaboration […]

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Jennifer Doudna and Jill Banfield at the Innovative Genomics Institute have launched a project called "Engineering the Microbiome with CRISPR to Improve our Climate and Health"
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Engineering Microbiomes with CRISPR Receives $70m in Funding

Jennifer Doudna and Jill Banfield at the Innovative Genomics Institute have launched a project called “Engineering the Microbiome with CRISPR to Improve our Climate and Health.” The project aims to […]

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  • 18th April 2023
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Oxus Capital To Launch New Visionary Fund Worth $200M

A new $200 million visionary fund will be launched by Oxus Capital, the trailblazing investment firm behind Central Asia’s first SPAC, to advance a greener and more just world via […]

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Locus Fermentation Secures Funding
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Locus Fermentation Solutions Secures $117M in IP-Insurance Backed Debt Financing

A $117 million debt financing deal backed by IP insurance has been secured by Locus Fermentation Solutions (Locus FS), a green technology business specializing in creating biological substitutes for chemicals […]

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