Biotech Crops Experience Remarkable Dozen Years of Double-Digit Growth Socio-economic Benefits Becoming Evident Among Resource-Poor Farmers
After a dozen years of commercialization, biotech crops are still gaining ground with another year of double-digit growth and new countries joining the list of supporters, according to a report released today by the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA). In 2007, biotech crop area grew 12 percent or 30.3 million acres to reach 282.3 million acres, the second highest area increase in the past five years.
Biotech Support Group LLC and ProFACT Proteomics Inc., Form a Strategic Alliance to Provide Consulting Services in the Field of Profiling Serum Protei
Biotech Support Group LLC and ProFACT Proteomics Inc., form a strategic alliance to provide consulting services in the field of profiling serum protein for proteomic analysis by using SeraFILE? a revolutionary new technology in the field of proteomics. Dr. Swapan Roy, President of Biotech Support Group, LLC, says, "SeraFILE?'s revolutionary technology and standards-based protocols will allow Biotech Support Group LLC to expand our business into the proteomics market. With the company's collaboration with Profact Proteomics Inc, Biotech Support Group LLC is well positioned to provide consulting services in the field of profiling serum protein for proteomic analysis. We look forward to working with our new customers."
TradeKing Survey: While Bearishness Rises, Active Investors Still See Q3 Opportunities in Energy, Healthcare/Biotech and Finance Sectors -- Online
Despite an overall increase in bearish sentiment since April, active investors still believe there are opportunities to profit from investments in selected sectors, according to a late July survey of more than 220 equities and options traders conducted by online broker TradeKing (www.tradeking.com). The sectors identified as having the greatest potential for success in the third quarter for long positions were Energy (44 percent of total responses), Healthcare/Biotech (41 percent), and Finance (40 percent). From a short position, Energy and Commodities garnered the most votes with 15 percent each, while Transportation, Finance and Gold/Precious Metals ...