Biotechnology

A selection of interesting papers that were published in the two months before our press date in major journals most likely to report significant results in biotechnology.     

Biotechnology

A selection of interesting papers that were published in the two months before our press date in major journals most likely to report significant results in biotechnology.     

Biotechnology

A selection of interesting papers that were published in the two months before our press date in major journals most likely to report significant results in biotechnology.     

International Biotechnology

Cover illustration Special Issue: International Biotechnology. Efforts to develop biotechnological strategies for various applications have reached a global scale as indicated by the diverse international representation at the IBS2012 organized by the Asian Federation of Biotechnology (AFOB). For this special issue's cover, one such useful technique – the rapid gene knockout method – is schematically shown: a series of outer grey arrows represent the multiple steps required for conventional gene knockout experiments, while the inner green arrow represents the rapid gene knockout method; the steam-engine and the bullet train are used to further illustrate the difference. Image provided by Sang Yup Lee and Chan Woo Song (KAIST, Korea).     

Cotton Biotechnology

Genetically modified (GM) cotton altered for insect and herbicide resistance released into commercial production in 1996 to 1997 now accounts for the lion's share of cotton acreage in the U.S. The rapid increase in transgenic cotton acreage in such a short period of time attests to the overall success of agricultural biotechnology. Grower satisfaction with transgenic cotton is largely due to several significant benefits, such as lower production costs, streamlined yet flexible management, and a reduced impact on the environment. This review article provides an overview of what has been accomplished thus far, as well as what improved germplasm may lurk on the horizon. A critical assessment of the gene delivery systems in cotton and possible targets for improvement is presented. The performance of the first generation of transgenic cotton plants engineered for insect, disease, or herbicide resistance is evaluated from the perspective of the benefits, the limitations that impact field performance, and management strategies. A few traits that hold future promise for increasing fiber productivity, enhancing and/or increasing the novelty of cotton-based products for the consumer, and improving human health and well-being are presented. Above all, cotton biotechnology offers to greatly enhance breeding programs by introducing novel traits that have eluded more traditional plant improvement methods and therefore will likely play an increasingly important role in the genetic improvement of cotton.     

被动免疫接种鸡蛋抗体防治人类和动物疾病研究现状和前景

利用口服特异性抗体,在人类和动物中建立其对各种病原体的被动免疫,已引起生物医药学界的极大关注.已知每一个鸡蛋的蛋黄含有100 mg以上的免疫球蛋白Y(IgY),同时,与来自哺乳动物血清的抗体比较,来自鸡蛋的抗体是一种更卫生和更经济的抗体来源.最近,IgY作为哺乳动物抗体的替代物,特别是在防治各种细菌和病毒时的口服被动免疫接种.     

生物技术进展

办刊宗旨《生物技术进展》是由农业农村部主管,中国农业科学院茶叶研究所和生物技术研究所联合主办,以传播生物技术前沿科学,引领生物技术发展潮流为目标的学术期刊。于2011年7月创刊,双月刊,国内外公开发行。《生物技术进展》立足国内,面向国际,围绕分子生物学、遗传学、生物化学、生物信息学、基因组学、合成生物学等基础研究,关注生物技术领域的发展动态和产业应用成果,促进相关学科学术交流与发展,及时刊载生物技术在农、林、畜牧兽医、食品、工业、医药、生态与生物安全等领域的应用进展和研究成果。主要设置进展评述、研究论文、技术与方法等栏目。     

Plant Biotechnology

Cover illustration This Special Issue of Biotechnology Journal is edited by Prof. Eva Stöger and covers the latest breakthroughs in plant biotechnology. The cover image shows genetically modified corn producing an anti-HIV antibody along with DsRed as a visual marker. Image courtesy of Dr. Thomas Rademacher (RWTH and Fraunhofer IME, Aachen, Germany). Border around image: © boulemon – Fotolia.com.