Chinese biotech startup Genecast raises $ 149 million in Series E funding round

[ad_1] Genecast Biotechnology, a Chinese biotech startup that specializes in second-generation sequencing technology and bioinformatics, has closed its 1 billion yuan ($ 149 million) E-series funding round led by China Structural Reform Fundthe company said in a statement Monday. Other investors include Taikang asset management, Management of private equity investments …

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Ethiopia: we will not negotiate on sovereignty

[ad_1] Despite numerous foreign attacks and incursions, Ethiopia has been defending and safeguarding its sovereignty. Ethiopia is also a country that defeated the colonial aggressor and has remained a former independent state. Indeed, many African countries and others have seen Ethiopia as an icon of independence. Some African countries have …

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Ethiopia: parties confirm determination of a democratic election

[ad_1] ADDIS ABABA-The participating parties have stressed that making the upcoming elections democratic, free, credible and participatory would constitute a cornerstone of democracy for Ethiopia and future generations. Ethiopian National Electoral Board (NEBE) Communications Advisor Soleyana Shimeles said it is widely recognized that NEBE is empowered to provide the legal, …

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NASA targets November 14 for launch of SpaceX Crew-1 mission

[ad_1] Washington, October 27 (IANS): NASA now targets Nov. 14 for the launch of the SpaceX Crew-1 mission with astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). This will be the first crew rotation mission to the space station as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, NASA said Monday. Originally scheduled …

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