Carlos de Rojas, Author at Labiotech.eu

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I am a Spanish journalist with experience in media, marketing and business development. I’ve lived in other countries, I consider myself a world citizen. I am passionate about futuristic and global topics, and discovering new things and paths all the time.

Articles by Carlos de Rojas

In Depth 6 Jun 2022

Releasing the microbiome’s potential to restore European soils

For decades, soil has been treated as an everlasting food machine rather than as a fragile living thing, and it is reaching a crisis point. Understanding how the soil microbiome interacts with the environment and helping farmers embrace new sustainable methods can have a beneficial impact on the soil, and consequently, our health. After years […]

June 6, 2022 - 9 minutesmins - By Carlos de Rojas

In Depth 19 Apr 2022

How Augmented Reality Strengthens Biotech Manufacturing

Biotech and pharma companies are starting to implement augmented reality technologies at their manufacturing facilities, bringing forth a whole new world of possibilities. The Covid-19 pandemic has been a catalyst for embracing new ways of working. Travel restrictions and limited access to facilities have pushed the adoption of technologies that enhance remote work. This is […]

April 19, 2022 - 8 minutesmins - By Carlos de Rojas

In Depth 4 Apr 2022

Portable Sequencing Is Reshaping Genetics Research

Portable sequencing is making it possible for biologists to perform DNA analysis anywhere in the world. How is this technology reshaping the way they work? Thanks to nanopore technology, scientists can now collect samples and sequence them anywhere. It is the concept of backpacking applied to scientific research. French molecular biologist Anne-Lise Ducluzeau has experienced […]

April 4, 2022 - 11 minutesmins - By Carlos de Rojas

In Depth 28 Feb 2022

Biorobotics Teaches Machines to Sense and Respond to the World

Integrating biology and robotics would allow robots to feel, smell, or hear in order to react to changing environments, opening a wide range of applications. Our senses allow us to interact with our surroundings. They are also the basis for learning. In the quest to make machines more efficient, researchers are looking at one of […]

February 28, 2022 - 7 minutesmins - By Carlos de Rojas

In Depth 20 Oct 2021

Arming Biological Nanobots to Deliver Drugs Inside Our Bodies

Nanobots are tiny biological machines that can deliver drugs to the target destination to make them more efficacious and reduce side effects, which are the biggest challenges of drug delivery. Traditional drug treatments, for example cancer chemotherapy, can come with toxic compounds that indiscriminately damage healthy tissues. Nanobots could circumvent this issue by protecting the […]

October 20, 2021 - 7 minutesmins - By Carlos de Rojas

In Depth 12 Jul 2021

The Hidden Role of Biobanks in Covid-19 Research

Biobanks have played a key role in the fight against Covid-19 by allowing researchers to access the samples they needed to study the disease and develop vaccines and treatments. While the pandemic presented a big challenge to the often underfunded biobanks, it also provided an opportunity for growth in many other areas of research going […]

July 12, 2021 - 7 minutesmins - By Carlos de Rojas

Interview 19 May 2021

Are Biotech Startups Ready for Augmented Reality?

Augmented reality is starting to become a part of the manufacturing process of pharma and biotech companies. Paul Haimes, Vice President of Engineering at PTC, discusses the benefits and challenges to implementing this technology across the biotech industry. Augmented reality (AR) is increasingly being used to maintain and optimize biomanufacturing processes, which can bring economic […]

May 19, 2021 - 8 minutesmins - By Carlos de Rojas

Best in Biotech 10 Feb 2021

Top Neurotech Startups Unlocking the Brain in Russia

Russia has established itself as a hub for neurotech startups, attracting scientists and business people keen to understand, treat, and repair the human brain. Here are the startups leading the charge of neurotech innovation in Russia. Neurotechnology is a field of research that aims to read and influence the brain. Turns out that neurotech is […]

February 10, 2021 - 6 minutesmins - By Carlos de Rojas

Expert Advice 30 Sep 2020

How to Find the Right Value for a Biotech Stock

Anyone investing in biotech stocks will be faced with the challenge of finding the right price for a company’s shares. Experts share their most reliable valuation methods. In part one of this series, we looked at how a biotech investor should look into many qualitative aspects of a biotech company’s business plan to decide if […]

September 30, 2020 - 9 minutesmins - By Carlos de Rojas

Expert Advice 23 Sep 2020

How to Invest Smart in Biotech Stocks

Anyone investing in public biotech companies will find it challenging to answer the key question: does this company have a good chance to create real value? Medical breakthroughs can result in huge revenues, but being the first to develop and commercialize technologies based on cutting-edge research inherently comes with a high risk of failure. In […]

September 23, 2020 - 12 minutesmins - By Carlos de Rojas

In Depth 20 Apr 2020

How Has Coronavirus Affected Europe’s Biotech Stocks?

The information flow about the coronavirus pandemic is truly electrifying, with big public market swings in the life sciences industry. That said, exactly what sort of impact is the disease known as Covid-19 having on biotech stocks? In the last few months, the Covid-19 pandemic situation has rocked the stock markets, causing intense swings across […]

April 20, 2020 - 12 minutesmins - By Carlos de Rojas

Expert Advice 9 Apr 2020

How Video Content Can Be Your Best Ally for Your Life Science Brand

Audiovisual information can open doors for your life science company. It can visualize what you are doing; it can illustrate your solution; it can grab the attention of key persons in your field, or of those interested in your service. And, above all, audiovisual information can create solid bonds with people worldwide. Your life science […]

April 9, 2020 - 7 minutesmins - By Carlos de Rojas

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