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Yield10 Bioscience and BioMar Aim to Grow Fish Oil on Land

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

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WOBURN, Mass. and AARHUS, Denmark, Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yield10 Bioscience, Inc. (Nasdaq:YTEN) (“Yield10” or the “Company”), an agricultural bioscience company, today announced that it signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with BioMar Group, a global aquafeed producer, to form a partnership to commercialize Camelina engineered to produce omega-3 oil (“Omega-3 Camelina”) for use as a high-quality supplement to the scarce supply of marine long-chain fatty acids used in aquafeed. Producing omega-3 oil in Camelina represents a land-based way to make this key aquafeed ingredient.

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Yield10 Bioscience and BioMar Group have signed an LOI to form a long-term partnership to commercialize a Camelina crop containing enriched levels of EPA and DHA equal to fish oil.
Producing omega-3 oil in Camelina represents a land-based way to make this key aquafeed ingredient.
These new Omega-3 Camelina products contain EPA and DHA at levels comparable to many of the marine oil sources utilized today.
“We believe that the Yield10 Omega-3 Camelina technology represents a potentially excellent solution for producing crop omega-3 oils at commercial scale.

Concentric by Ginkgo Partners with Penn State University on Zoonotic Disease Biosurveillance Research Supported by USDA Grant

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

BOSTON and UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, today announced it is joining efforts with Penn State University to integrate its biosurveillance capabilities into the university's research of 58 wildlife species for SARS-CoV-2 to monitor potential spillover to humans. The initiative is supported by a cooperative agreement awarded to Penn State from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

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The initiative is supported by a cooperative agreement awarded to Penn State from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
In partnering with Concentric by Ginkgo, the university will gain access to the biosurveillance research and analytics capabilities used by government institutions to help build more stable and robust biosecurity infrastructure.
"We are thrilled to collaborate with Penn State, a land-grant institution at the forefront of zoonotic SARS-CoV-2 biosurveillance, and we are proud to participate in the work USDA is doing to lead on biosecurity," said Matt McKnight, General Manager for Biosecurity at Ginkgo Bioworks.
The partners believe the research will provide data that can help support informed decision-making by public health officials.

California Condor Recovery Program Implements Vaccines in Pre-Release Condors Based on Early Trial Results

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Monday, October 16, 2023

LOS ANGELES and SAN DIEGO, and PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (Service) is sharing early results from the historic vaccine trial for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in California condors (Gymnogyps californianus). As reported by the Service's Incident Command leading the effort, results from the first test group showed that 60% of the condors produced measurable antibodies that are expected to provide partial protection against mortality from HPAI if the birds are exposed.

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Fish & Wildlife Service (Service) is sharing early results from the historic vaccine trial for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in California condors (Gymnogyps californianus).
Zoo), San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA), and the Oregon Zoo as longtime California Condor Recovery Program partners, and with a new recovery partner, the Carolina Raptor Center.
None of this important work would be possible without the collaboration from all our partners," said Ashleigh Blackford, California Condor Recovery Program Coordinator for the Service.
The California Condor Recovery Program has long been an example of how partnerships can help promote recovery of endangered species.

Concentric By Ginkgo and Texas A&M University Awarded USDA NIFA AFRI Grant to Conduct Genomic Animal Research to Prevent Zoonotic Disease Spillover

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Friday, September 29, 2023

BOSTON and COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, and Texas A&M University today announced they have been jointly awarded a research grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) via the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (NIFA AFRI) to study SARS-CoV-2 in white-tailed deer populations in Texas.

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This research is one of the first at-scale studies that will conduct widespread DNA sequencing of white-tailed deer in Texas.
White-tailed deer are a farmed animal species that have historically had high positivity rates of SARS-CoV-2 in wild populations throughout the United States.
Texas A&M will screen both historic and newly collected samples for the presence of the virus, which will then be sequenced and analyzed by Concentric.
"This data and research will provide governments, industry leaders, and academics the information they need to optimize behaviors and provide early warnings to help prevent disease spillover."

UES Expands Ecological Expertise with Acquisition of Biome Consulting Group

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UES, a national leading engineering and consulting company, has acquired Biome Consulting Group, an ecological consulting firm located in the Central Gulf Coast region of Florida. Biome conducts a wide variety of applied ecological studies and environmental regulatory compliance-related consulting services throughout the Southeastern U.S. and Caribbean.

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The Nation's Fastest-Growing Engineering and Consulting Firm Makes Strategic Acquisition of Pensacola, FL-based Firm
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UES, a national leading engineering and consulting company, has acquired Biome Consulting Group, an ecological consulting firm located in the Central Gulf Coast region of Florida.
Biome conducts a wide variety of applied ecological studies and environmental regulatory compliance-related consulting services throughout the Southeastern U.S. and Caribbean.
Biome's expertise includes consulting on thousands of private development projects, from single family residential through commercial and residential development, as well as government and industrial work.
"The acquisition of Biome further expands our ecological and environmental services of our region, and we are excited to add their expert staff to Team UES," said Kushner, P.E., president of the North Florida region.

UES Expands Geotechnical Expertise in the Southeast with Acquisition of GEO Solutions

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UES, a national leading engineering and consulting company, has acquired GEO Solutions, a full-service geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing company headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.

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GEO Solutions joins Contour Engineering, GEOServices, Dan Brown and Associates, and Carmichael Engineering in the Southeast Region of UES, led by David Hesterlee, P.E., President of the Southeast Region.
"GEO Solutions further expands the capabilities of our region, and we are excited with the experience and people that GEO Solutions brings to our Southeast team," said David Hesterlee, P.E.
GEO Solutions has a reputation for excellence, dedication, and expertise that aligns well with our culture and vision."
Working in UES and UES' Southeast Region allows GEO Solutions to continue performing at the highest levels, meeting our clients' needs and objectives."

University Products Highlights Anaplasmosis Threat and Economic Impact of Thin Cows: Encourages Body Condition Scoring and Vaccination to Promote Economic Prosperity in the Beef Industry

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

The company encourages farmers to prioritize body condition scoring (BCS), along with anaplasmosis vaccination, to support cattle health initiatives that optimize productivity and minimize economic losses.

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The company encourages farmers to prioritize body condition scoring (BCS), along with anaplasmosis vaccination, to support cattle health initiatives that optimize productivity and minimize economic losses.
Thin cows can have difficulty rebreeding, are more susceptible to diseases such as anaplasmosis, and are expensive additions to a herd.
The University of Guelph found that even trained evaluators have difficulty determining accurate body condition scores in winter.
Dr. Donald Luther of University Products also emphasized the importance of BCS: "Body condition scoring is a cost-effective and accurate method to assess the health of your cows.

HerdDogg and the iTRAK Group announce strategic partnership

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

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SEWARD, Neb., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HerdDogg, the leader in data-driven livestock management, and the iTRAK Group, a leader in automated biosecurity compliance solutions, announced a strategic partnership to support their global expansion efforts.

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SEWARD, Neb., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HerdDogg, the leader in data-driven livestock management, and the iTRAK Group, a leader in automated biosecurity compliance solutions, announced a strategic partnership to support their global expansion efforts.
The iTRAK Group will market BIOPLUS initially in Australia and New Zealand while investigating other global markets.
"HerdDogg is a great fit for us as a distribution partner," said Stewart McConachy of the iTRAK Group.
The iTRAK Group of companies are specialists in designing and developing innovative solutions using GPS Tracking, IoT and software apps (including BIOPLUS) to build greater safety, livestock health, biosecurity, and traceability outcomes for the food and ﬁber industry globally.

Moolec Science Achieves USDA-APHIS Regulatory Status Review Clearance for Molecular Farming Product

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

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To access the Regulatory Status Review ("RSR") response from USDA-APHIS, click here.

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To access the Regulatory Status Review ("RSR") response from USDA-APHIS, click here.
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Moolec's CEO and co-founder Gaston Paladini stated, "This important milestone reinforces our go-to-market path and validates our proposed regulatory strategy.
He finished by declaring, "The green light from USDA-APHIS bolsters the idea of the safe use of Molecular Farming technology to improve nutritional profile for end food products.
He concluded, "We are positive that this achievement paves the way for our upcoming regulatory reviews in our pipeline."

UES Expands Geotechnical Expertise with Acquisition of Grubbs, Hoskyn, Barton & Wyatt

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UES, a national leading engineering and consulting company, has acquired Grubbs, Hoskyn, Barton & Wyatt, a geotechnical engineering and materials testing firm headquartered in Little Rock, AR.

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The firm focuses on solving foundation and earth structure problems, offering services such as geotechnical investigations, engineering analysis and design, subsurface exploration, and field and laboratory testing.
Grubbs, Hoskyn, Barton & Wyatt joins the Midwest Region of UES, led by Ed Alizadeh, PE, JD, President of the Midwest Region.
"We're proud and excited to expand our geotechnical expertise with the Grubbs, Hoskyn, Barton & Wyatt team," said UES CEO Dave Witsken.
Mark Wyatt, President of Grubbs, Hoskyn, Barton & Wyatt, said that "The opportunity to join the UES team accommodates the long-term goals for our firm to provide quality geotechnical testing and materials testing services throughout Arkansas and gives us the opportunity for expansion.