The Vireo Advisors blog brings you the latest news and developments in safe, sustainable and bio-based materials and products including novel foods and sustainable nanomaterials.
Using Biological Engineered Living Materials (ELMs) to Create Functional Materials with Genetically Programmable Properties
In their recently published article in the journal ACS Synthetic Biology, Charlie Gilbert and Tom Ellis review recent efforts in the emerging field of biological engineered living materials (ELMs) in which cells are programmed to produce new and useful biological materials with unique properties.
Alberta Innovates Calls for Submissions for International Competition
Six pitch competition winners will receive $10,000 in funding, free registration and access to professional coaching. Submissions are due March 15, 2019.
Micro- and Nano-Plastic in the Environment and Nanoparticles Released from Building Materials and Construction Waste Included on EC Committee Emerging Issues List
The European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER) has released a statement regarding the emerging issues in non-food applications which have been identified as having the potential to impact human health and/or the environment.
USDA to Release Final Ruling on Biotech Ingredients
Following a two-year comment period, USDA has released a final ruling on labeling requirements for bioengineered foods.
Graphene-Enhanced Hiking Boots: Stronger, Harder and More Flexible
The shoe brand Inov-8 and The National Graphene Institute (University of Manchester) have partnered to produce hiking boots with graphene-enhanced rubber grips.