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Using a fully encapsulated „plant factory“ as laboratory, the AIST Hokkaido Center, in collaboration with Hokusan Co., has produced IFN.alpha. in recombinant strawberry plants. The veterinary drug could be used for the treatment of gingivitis. AIST news release, October 17, 2013
At the 9th Annual Meeting oft he Japan Food Society for Immunology, independent announcements were made. Nikkei Biotech, October 17, 2013
The program permits joint research on cutting-edge light microscopy and/or dynamic cell imaging, with the emphasis being on super-resolution imaging techniques to advance understanding of diseases of the nervous system. Financial support for each project is up to 15 million Yen for 3 years. JST news release, October 17, 2013