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• [New] Going beyond the National Research Council's focus on biology but continuing its questioning of scientific practices, an overemphasis on molecular biology as the fundamental determinant of health is too limiting [10, 11, 13, 16] and could be problematic. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] In 2024, we can expect to see biotechnology become even more advanced in areas like gene editing, synthetic biology, and personalized medicine. BusinessMirror
• [New] PALS will be a four-year, fundamental research program requiring contributions in the areas of biology, chemistry, physics, machine learning, analytics, oceanography, mechanical and electrical engineering, and weak signals detection. International Defense Security & Technology
• [New] NASA is gearing up for a new space biology research program, which the space agency says will advance its understanding of several areas of focus, including the ways lunar dust can affect animals and plants. The Debrief
• Synthetic biology is a fast growing area of research and will have a major economic and social impact on the global economy in the coming decades. Prospective Students Graduate
• In the next decade, research into the biology of aging could deliver unprecedented increases in the quality and length of human life. EL PAIS English
• Space biology and medicine research will contribute to India's upcoming space station mission. 99Notes Best IAS Coaching Delhi
• Ginkgo's unique synthetic biology research and development services will appeal to customers within the Japanese bioeconomy that are looking to replace petroleum and chemical-based manufacturing processes with bio-based ones. Green Stock News
• The UK research community is already exploring how engineering biology can be used to conquer emerging health threats, food insecurity and climate change. GOV.UK
• The transformation of biology into a programmable engineering science will be the most important technological revolution of this century, and that generative and synthetic genomics will open up unprecedented possibilities for industry, agriculture, the environment, and medicine. Cambridge Independent
• Trinity College Dublin now has Ireland's first and only BioBrillouin microscope, which will enable researchers to make giant strides in the fields of inflammation, cancer, developmental biology and biomedical materials, among others. News-Medical
• Interstellar Lab will fly its Eden 1.0 plant growth unit to research how microgravity impacts plant biology, with an eye toward developing regenerative life support systems for future missions to the Moon and Mars. / Japan New Space Economy
• The mass spectrometer will be a central component of the new Spatial Biology and Single-Cell Suite within the AMRC. TradingView
• The UK government, through its National Vision for Engineering Biology, has pledged to be a world leader in responsible research and innovation by 2030. Nuffield Council on Bioethics
• While alternative proteins face hurdles, 2025's most compelling opportunities lie in sustainable agriculture, synthetic biology, and nutrition innovation. Readortex
• Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology Synthetic biology is unlocking the potential to design and engineer organisms for medical, agricultural, and environmental purposes, offering innovative solutions to global challenges. Iterati
• Integrating engineering biology into the ASEAN Economic Community Strategic Plan 2026-2030 and the ASEAN Plan of Action on Science, Technology and Innovation 2026-2035 will accelerate biotechnology innovation and regional sustainability. GOV.UK
• The next decade will focus on applying AI to various fields, such as digital biology, climate technology, agriculture, and transportation. Richard C. Young & Co., Ltd.
• Sentinal 4D, a UK-based firm, uses AI and 3D cell biology to predict medication effectiveness for cancer drugs. Spherical Insights
• The £62 million study, funded by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), will track 100,000 individuals aged 8 to 18 over a decade, hopefully providing an analysis of their behaviour, biology, and health. Open Access Government
• The field of synthetic biology is expanding, with opportunities in biotech companies, agricultural firms, and research institutions globally. Knowledge and Educational Portal

Last updated: 15 September 2025