April 2021
Germany’s biotech sector experiences record growth
In 2020, the German biotechnology sector grew faster than it has in years. This is the finding of a survey of 687 private biotech companies published by BIO Deutschland.
ISO/TC 276 experts meet virtually to discuss genome editing terminology
In mid-April, Working Group 1 “Terminology” of the international standards committee ISO/TC 276 Biotechnology held a virtual meeting to discuss and coordinate its activities.
Bioeconomy Council adopts rules of procedure and forms working groups
In its second two-day virtual working meeting, the Bioeconomy Council of the Federal Government adopted rules of procedure for the Council, set up several working groups and exchanged information and views with ministries dealing with the bioeconomy.