India to challenge Basmati rice 'invention.'

Article Abstract:

India is onvolved ina patent dispute with RiceTec over that company's bid to sell its rice using the Basmati name. India argues that the Basmati name should only be used for rice grown in specific locations in northern India and Pakistan. Indian officials are concerned about the possible impact of the patent that RiceTec wants to obtain, on India's rice exports. One claim is that Basmati rice is specific to a location, as is French champagne. The US rice can also be tested to assess whether its quality is as good as that of the Indian rice.

Laws, regulations and rules, Grain industry, RiceTec Inc.

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A challenge to genetic transparency

Article Abstract:

The announcement of a new privately funded project to sequence the human genome poses a huge technical and scientific challenge for existing publically funded initiatives. The disclosure by laboratory equipment manufacturer Perkin-Elmer and genomics expert J. Craig Venter that they would map the human genome much sooner and more cheaply than efforts funded by public agencies should be welcomed, but public funding for sequencing must ensure that established standards are protected.

Editorial, Standards, Research, Human Genome Project, Perkin-Elmer Corp.

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Challenge of portable power

Article Abstract:

Lithium batteries with lithium as anode and materials that intercalate lithium as cathodes possess high energy densities and are rechargeable. These batteries have been improved by formulating various combinations for their cathodes and electrolytes with a molecular level mixed combination of dimercaptan and polyaniline that proves to be a very effective cathode material. Lithium batteries find utility in various modern electronic devices.

Analysis, Design and construction, Electrolytes, Lithium cells, Lithium batteries, Cathodes

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