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A team with participation of the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), described in a model plant molecular mechanism that prevents the body from inheriting epigenetic alterations of the DNA of their parents. These alterations in the genome of different genetic mutations and involved in the development of different diseases may arise from exposure of DNA to the external environment over the years. Confirmed the presence of similar processes in mammals, the finding would help to understand why some diseases, especially cancer, its incidence increases with age.
The findings are published in Science.

The work product of an international collaboration, with the participation of researchers of the CSIC Mario Fernández Fraga, National Center for Biotechnology (CSIC) in Madrid, as well as that of Mary Berdasco and Manel Esteller of the Institute of Biomedical Research Bellvitge-Institut Català d'Oncologia (ICO-IDIBELL) and researcher of the Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies (ICREA), Barcelona.

DNP Green Technology, one of the shareholders of Bioamber, is pleased to announce an agreement with the National Scientific Research Council of Canada Biotechnology Research Institute (NRC-BRI). This partnership aims to develop a second-generation technology for the production of succinic acid-based organic compounds, used in various industrial applications.

Succinic acid forms the basis for the production of many chemicals. It is used in products such as antifreeze, solvents and polymers (polyesters, polyurethanes and polyamides). Bioamber technology provides a route to succinic acid-based organic compound that is an alternative to petrochemicals safe, economical and environmentally responsible.

To meet the growing demand of its customers in China and Asia, those seeking innovative solutions in terms of flavor and fragrance, International Flavors & Fragrances has announced the opening of the new Creative Center in Shanghai. The center includes establishments creative and cutting-edge applications and an analysis of the consumer. This research center will allow both IFF and its clients achieve a deeper understanding of the needs and preferences changing with this very dynamic region.

This center, located in the North in the Putuo District of Shanghai, provides an attractive environment and customer-oriented to stimulate the creation of flavors and fragrances. This consolidates the presence of IFF in Asia, and is part of an ongoing comprehensive program to expand and modernize their facilities in order to capitalize on strategic growth opportunities.