A biotech process that might benefit sharks

Ondrey, G

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4968792

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Journal Article

Year

2013

HERO ID 4968792
In Press No
Year 2013
Title A biotech process that might benefit sharks
Authors Ondrey, G
Journal Chemical Engineering
Volume 120
Issue 7 (July 2013)
Page Numbers 14.
Abstract Squalane, an emollient used in cosmetics, will be the first product of a biotechnology pilot plant now being started up by Nucelis Inc, a spin-off from Cibus. The plant will use Cibus' Rapid Trait Development System (RTDS), a new gene-editing technology to enable naturally occurring yeast to increase their production of squalene, the precursor of squalane. RTDS differs from genetically modified organisms in that it does not involve the introduction of foreign genes into a microorganism, says Sean O'Connor, president of Nucelis.
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Keyword Marine fish; Yeasts; Microorganisms; Chemical engineering; Biotechnology; Squalene; Genetically engineered organisms; Genetically engineered microorganisms; Cosmetics; Marine