In 2013, the 292 national key laboratories will be supported with 2,75 billion RMB special funds
As published by the Treasury on April 26, the 292 national key laboratories will receive an additional 2.748 billion RMB in 2013 (~200 million €), 2.072 billion yuan for special research topics, and 676 million RMB for instruments and equipment.National key laboratories are high-level basic and applied research laboratories, often set up jointly by universities […]
Wuxi Office of Intellectual Property tries out whistleblower system against patent violations and copy cats
Whistleblowers can forward complaints against IP violations and copies of utility models by email, on a special website or by phone. If the informant provides just clues, but does not participate in verification, he or she receives a 50 RMB reward if the complaint is verified. If he or she participates also in verification, reward […]
Qingdao’s Bright Moon Seaweed Group starts production of medical gauze based on kelp alginate
The product has good hemostatic effect and water-absorbing capacity. The Group has established a marine production base and also develops other materials such as textile fibers and biochemical (polyols). China Industrial Biotechnology Network, April 26, 2013
Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica develops automated patch-clamp instrument for measurement of hERG toxicity
hERG toxicity is an important feature in preclinical drug development. For the test on inhibition of hERG potassium channels, the traditional patch clamp technique and the FluxORTM Thallium assay can be used. CAS press release, April 26, 2013
Researchers at University of Science and Technology of China develop transglutaminase-based procedure to restore damaged ancient silk fabrics
The procedure, developed by Professor ZHU Zhanyun’s group, is based on the addition of sodium caseinate to the silk specimen, followed by TG2 transglutaminase treatment. CAS press release, April 26, 2013
China National Research Institute for Food and Feed Industries forms strategic partnership with Uni-President Enterprises Co., a leading food producer
The focus will be on food processing, fermentation engineering technology and personnel training. The company has a market share in instant noodles of 15.7%, with sales of nearly 8 billion yuan (2012) China Industrial Biotechnology Network, April 25, 2013
Shandong Longlive Biotechnology Co. produces cellulosic ethanol at a 60.000 t/y scale
After final inspection by Shandong’s reform commission in late 2012, the company now provides cellulosic bioethanol to the oil sector China Industrial Biotechnology Network, April 25, 2013
Hefei Hi-tech zone establishes fibroblast R&D center for cosmetic applications
The concept is to take tissues from patients, expand the fibroblasts and reinject them for cosmetic applications. With R&D support from Anhui Medical University and CAS, the center will establish facilities for 10.000 autologous fibroblast regenerations per year, with a future capacity of 30.000 cases a year, to be the largest center in Asia for […]
Sinopec fuels China Eastern Airline flight with bio-kerosene
The kerosene was prepared by independent research from “gutter oil” (catering waste oil), and used for a 1 ½ hrs test flight of an Airbus 320 plane to Shanghai Hangqiao International Airport. China at present consumes about 20 million tons of aviation fuel. China Industrial Biotechnology Network, April 25, 2013