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Every Filipino uses biotechnology, knowingly or not. From simple food, drinks and condiments such as cheese, bread, beer, wine and vinegar, to high-technology products that involve genetic screening and engineering, biotechnology is already deeply ingrained in our everyday lives.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 24 November 2011 10:26 |
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Friday, 14 October 2011 16:27 |
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Early this year, scientists from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) developed a simple and low-cost water purification system (WPS) that helps in ensuring the quality of drinking water, particularly in areas with limited access to potable water.
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Tuesday, 04 October 2011 09:48 |
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The Philippines has been identified as one of the top 17 megadiversity countries in the world. What wealth lies hidden in the country’s natural genetic resources?
Genes for agricultural crops that can grow even in problem soil types and yet produce better yield. Designer foods for cancer and diabetes patients. Marketable anti-microbials and enzymes for aquaculture and livestock. These are just some examples of possible applications using genetic information.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 04 October 2011 09:49 |
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Wednesday, 12 October 2011 09:21 |
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If all goes according to plan, foods specifically designed for cancer and diabetes patients will be available to the public by 2014, this is according to researchers in genetics and molecular biology convened by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the Stakeholders Workshop on Genomics Research and Development Roadmap held last October 3, 2011.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 October 2011 09:32 |
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Thursday, 15 September 2011 14:53 |
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As part of its program on natural disaster mitigation, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has supported the development of two solutions that can help in the assessment and detection of landslides.
According to Dr. Amelia P. Guevara, Executive Director of DOST’s Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD), the two solutions use sensor and wireless technology and visual analysis in monitoring and identifying landslides, respectively.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 15 September 2011 15:14 |
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