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On 11 March 2016, the Thailand Toray Science Foundation (TTSF) organized the 22nd TTSF Science and Technology Grant Presentation Ceremony. Dr. Weerawat Runguphan of BIOTEC was among 20 researchers selected for the Science and Technology Research Grants this year. The […]

On 24 February 2016, an MOU signing ceremony was held between BIOTEC and the National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE) of Japan at Thailand Science Park. Present at the signing ceremony were Dr. Takashi Fukushima, Director General of NITE Biological Resource […]

The National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC) invites research scientists from developing countries in ASEAN to participate in the Human Resource Development Program in Biotechnology for year 2016. The Program aims to build up R&D capability for developing […]

On 24-28 February 2016, BIOTEC organized the International Workshop on Microbial Utilization and Management: Sustainable utilization of bioresources for a growing bioeconomy at Sirindhorn Science Home, Thailand Science Park.The Workshop addresses the management systems of bioresource research centers which is […]

Scientists from Thailand has written a review summarizing recent information about new and newly emerging diseases of cultured shrimp in Asia and discussing the biosecurity lapses that led to the current shrimp production crisis. Diseases discussed in this paper are, […]

The 2016 Meeting of BIOTEC International Advisory Board (IAB) was held on 22-23 February 2016. The current advisory board, serving since October 2014, consists of 8 international experts in various areas of biotechnology. In addition to Board Meeting, board members shared […]

DNA gel electrophoresis is a molecular biology technique for separating different sizes of DNA fragments. Applications of DNA gel electrophoresis include DNA fingerprinting (genetic diagnosis), size estimation of DNA, and DNA separation for Southern blotting. Accurate interpretation of DNA banding […]

The 2016 National Dairy Fair took place during 27 January – 2 February 2016 at Muak Lek District, Saraburi Province. On 27 January, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously presided over the opening ceremony. The fair gathered the exhibitions of […]

Israel is recognized as a world leader in agricultural technology, especially in farming in arid condition, and also has high productivity, despite the scarcity of water and fertile land. The country stands among the highest in productivity per unit for many […]

Discovered by BIOTEC research team together with the Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV), the patented P218 compound was designed based-on 3-dimensional structures of malaria protein target, dihydrofolate reductase, in order to circumvent mutations that had led to resistance to pyrimethamine, […]