Edinburgh-based biotech startup MiAlgae has received an investment of £1 million to focus on the commercialisation of its revolutionary microalgae product, targeting the rapidly growing global aquaculture and pet food industries. The biotech business uses co-products from the whisky distillation process to produce microalgae, which is high in omega 3 and other nutrients. The algae can be used to sustainably feed fish and create animal...
A new KTP project researches seaweed to reduce the carbon footprint of animal feeds. A new Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) involving the James Hutton Institute and Davidsons Animal Feeds is exploring the possibilities of protein-rich UK seaweeds to replace some currently used ingredients in the production of ruminant animal feeds, with associated benefits in terms of meat quality and a reduced carbon footprint. It is well-known that seaweeds are eaten by ruminants in...
Marine scientists in Scotland have successfully trialled a new method for investigating the fertility of the European lobster, one of the country’s most valuable catches. Researchers at Heriot-Watt University and Orkney Sustainable Fisheries have proved that their non-invasive method, adapted from a technique used on lobsters in America, allows scientists supporting fishery management. The scientists can now monitor lobster egg numbers quickly while minimising loss....
Synpromics to operate as a wholly owned subsidiary; the two companies bring together pioneering technology to increase efficacy of gene therapeutics. AskBio, the world’s foremost clinical stage and gene therapy platform company, has acquired Synpromics, the leader in gene control synthetic promoter technology, bioinformatics and intelligent data-driven design that enables more precise cell targeting and gene expression. Synpromics will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary and...
A Scottish start-up has launched a crowdfunding campaign to launch their innovative reusable plant-based bottle. The Edinburgh based start-up was founded by Amee Ritchie and Jake Elliott-Hook who wanted to do something about the large number of plastic bottles being thrown into landfill and our oceans and wanted to create a practical solution. Plastic bottles are one of the biggest contributors to environmental damage with 16 million plastic...
The Scottish Industrial Biotechnology Development Group (SIBDG) seeks a new Chair to further drive progress with the refreshed National Plan for Industrial Biotechnology, which was launched at the IBioIC Annual Conference in January 2019. Please refer to the application pack below and circulate to suitable candidates. Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation, Ivan McKee MSP, launched an updated National Plan for Industrial Biotechnology, which aims...