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Welcome to Biosociety and the Knowledge-Based Bio-Economy The life sciences and biotechnology in Europe aim to serve the interests of European society, to enhance citizens’ quality of life, and to boost the competitiveness of industry through the construction of a dynamic knowledge-based bio-economy (KBBE). This website is your gateway to the Biosociety and Bio-economy.
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EuropaBio launches www.bio-economy.net as part of EU-FP6 project "White Biotechnology TP" PDF document

The site offers the opportunity to explore the main applications and benefits of industrial biotechnology and biobased products in a user friendly and educational way via videos and graphs.
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Innovative Europe-wide Animal Genomics Project Makes Major Livestock Breeding ProgressPDF document

Just half way into its four-year programme the integrated Cutting Edge Genomics for Sustainable Animal Breeding (SABRE) project is the most innovative pan-European animal genomics research project ever undertaken. It is making major strides in developing breeding strategies for more economically and environmentally sustainable livestock production systems
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International consortium to study human microbiome

A detailed understanding of human biology not only requires knowledge of the human genome, but also of the genetic makeup of the microorganisms associated with our bodies. In a groundbreaking project researchers will employ the latest advances in genetic sequencing to identify human microbial communities. Traditionally individual species of microorganisms have been studied in isolation. Now genetic material can be examined which has been collected from microbial communities based in their natural environment.













Site last update: 31/08/09
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Biopress selection 2009 published
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European Technology Platforms [PDF document 20MB]
This publication highlights the activities undertaken by the European Technology Platforms in the area of food, agriculture and fisheries, and biotechnology.
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Food Quality and Safety catalogue is published.
This catalogue highlights the challenge undertaken by Food Quality and Safety during FP6.
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Last update: 23 February 2009 | Top