Tag Archives: Biotechnology

Mapping the emerging field of genome editing

Targeted genetic modification (TagMo) technologies are being used for new approaches to genetic engineering often called ‘genome editing’. These approaches are in the early stages of development, and basic understandings of what TagMo is, of its likely future, and how it should be governed are still being established. Continue reading Mapping the emerging field of genome editing

On the Assignment of Biopharmaceutical Patents

This study focuses on the patent assignments for six selected biopharmaceuticals: filgrastim, infliximab, somatropin, imiglucerase, betainterferon and factor VIII. These very expensive proteins are not currently produced in Brazil, and their production would enhance Brazilian technological capacity. Accordingly, we characterized the current profiles of the patent holders for these proteins. Continue reading On the Assignment of Biopharmaceutical Patents

Knowledge Management and Analysis of Scientific Biotechnology Trends in Venezuela

This paper presents a study on knowledge management and analysis of scientific biotechnology trends in Venezuela, providing an overview of the science profile as well as regional development and its relation to issues of topics covered by Biotechnology based on the analysis of scientific publications for the period of 1995 to 2010. Continue reading Knowledge Management and Analysis of Scientific Biotechnology Trends in Venezuela

Technological foresight—the use of biotechnology in the development of new drugs against breast cancer

The aim of the study is to demonstrate knowledge and information management as a mechanism for developing technological foresight regarding the use of biotechnology in drugs for breast cancer. The methodology applies competitive intelligence (CI) tools to identify international trends concerning drugs for treatment and/or diagnosis, and to identify leading institutions. Continue reading Technological foresight—the use of biotechnology in the development of new drugs against breast cancer