"He says that forests are the ornaments of the earth, that they teach mankind to understand beauty and attune his mind to lofty sentiments. Forests temper a stern climate, and in countries where the climate is milder, less strength is wasted in the battle with nature, and the people are kind and gentle."
Uncle Vanya, Anton Chekhov
Uncle Vanya, Anton Chekhov
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ACOA's Atlantic Innovation Fund continues to build biosciences sector in New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada; $19.6 million in all for New Brunswick projects
February 1, 2010: Fredericton, NB - Last week's announcements of projects supported under the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)'s Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF) continues to add strength to New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada's biosciences sector.
Recent investments in bioinformatics by the National Research Council of Canada bode well for New Brunswick's genomics researchers
December 4, 2009: Moncton, NB - A recent announcement by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) celebrates the addition of new infrastructure aimed at enhancing bioinformatics capacity at its Moncton-based facility. The Bioinformatics Lab is a joint initiative between the National Research Council, l'Université de Moncton, the Atlantic Cancer Research Institute and the University of New Brunswick.
Bio-marine science and technology mission returns from Norway
October 25, 2009: Fredericton, NB - Representatives from five companies and the Coastal Zones Research Institute recently returned from a four-day networking and trade mission to Norway. The mission targeted tours and partnership opportunities with firms and institutions involved in developing new bio-products from the by-products of traditional fisheries and aquaculture industries in Norway. The Norwegian industry produces approximately 12 times the amount of by-products that the New Brunswick industry does, and has been developing by-product opportunities for several years.
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