Clara Rodríguez Fernández, Author at Labiotech.eu

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Articles by Clara Rodríguez Fernández

In Depth 3 Nov 2021

CRISPR-Cas9: The Gene Editing Tool Changing the World

CRISPR-Cas9 has taken the world by storm with the promise of making gene editing much easier and faster than ever before. But how does CRISPR actually work? How can biology research benefit from it? What will happen when we start using it to edit human DNA? And what’s the fight between its developers all about? […]

November 3, 2021 - 11 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

In Depth 11 Oct 2021

A Cure for Cancer? How CAR-T Cell Therapy is Revolutionizing Oncology

CAR-T therapy has been hailed as a cure for cancer, but what really is this ‘miraculous technology’ and what can we actually expect from it? The field of immuno-oncology is booming with billions of euros in investment. The ability to rewire our own immune system to fight cancer has certainly created huge expectations. After the […]

October 11, 2021 - 10 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

Best in Biotech 2 Sep 2021

The top 15 biotech companies to find in the Netherlands

The Netherlands has established itself as a biotech and life sciences hub, possessing leading academic and research institutions and an excellent business infrastructure that makes it an attractive place for biotech companies to grow and thrive. In this article, we take a look at some of the top biotechs in the country. The Netherlands is […]

September 2, 2021 - 7 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

In Depth 16 Aug 2021

Plants Allow Astronauts to Make Medicines in Space

As humans venture into deep space travel, plants might become essential to keep astronauts healthy on years-long trips to Mars. Astronauts have been taking medicines with them on space missions since the beginning of space travel. The crew on the Apollo 11 mission that landed on the Moon carried antibiotics, painkillers, nasal sprays, and sleeping […]

August 16, 2021 - 7 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

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In Depth 4 Aug 2021

Ditch the VC: Alternative Funding Options for Biotech Startups

Getting money for a biotech startup can be a daunting task. Venture capital is not the only — and not always the best — option to fund a life sciences company. “A lot of entrepreneurs, particularly young first-time entrepreneurs, think venture capital is the only way to build up a company,” said Andreas Schmidt. Ten […]

August 4, 2021 - 9 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

Best in Biotech 14 Jul 2021

5 Easy DIY Biology Experiments You Can Do at Home

Here are five easy DIY biology experiments to have fun at home without the need for expensive laboratory equipment. Biology is fascinating, but not all of us have access to state-of-the-art laboratory equipment to do biology experiments. However, it is possible to do some simple experiments at home with the right materials. These DIY biology […]

July 14, 2021 - 6 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

Interview 26 May 2021

Immuno-Oncology: From Science Fiction to the Mainstream

In just a couple of decades, immuno-oncology has taken center stage in the biotechnology industry. We discuss the evolution of the field with experts who have been in it from the very beginning. While immuno-oncology is one of the hottest areas of medicine at the moment, that wasn’t the case 20 years ago. The idea […]

May 26, 2021 - 7 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

Best in Biotech 3 May 2021

Ten Ways Biotechnology Makes the World More Sustainable

As climate change looms over our future, many industries are turning to biotechnology for solutions to make all aspects of our lives more sustainable for the environment. Biotechnology is uniquely positioned to replace polluting materials and chemical processes with more sustainable, biological alternatives. This scientific field draws from millions of years of evolution in which […]

May 3, 2021 - 7 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

In Depth 31 Mar 2021

Equity Crowdfunding for Biotech Startups: Does It Work?

In the last decade, crowdfunding has become a popular way to finance all sorts of projects and products. Biotech is no exception, but many question whether the high risk and long term nature of investing in the biotech industry makes it a good fit for equity crowdfunding. When you hear the term crowdfunding, you might […]

March 31, 2021 - 9 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

Best in Biotech 29 Mar 2021

The 25 Best Biotech Incubators Hatching Startup Stars in Europe

Incubators can give biotech startups the boost they need to get off the ground. These are our top picks of the biotech incubators across Europe supporting the next generation of life science startups. Creating a biotech company is a challenging, long-term endeavor. In particular, the first steps can be essential to set up a new […]

March 29, 2021 - 9 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

In Depth 10 Mar 2021

Can Gene Therapy Cure Blindness?

Since the approval of the first gene therapy for blindness, there has been a wave of companies developing gene therapy treatments with the potential to cure different forms of genetic blindness. Luxturna became the first gene therapy for inherited blindness to receive FDA approval back in 2017. About a year later, the therapy was approved […]

March 10, 2021 - 7 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

In Depth 8 Feb 2021

How Next-Generation Gene Therapy Tackles Complex Diseases

Gene therapy has traditionally been applied to well-understood diseases where a single genetic mutation was to blame. A new generation of technology is expanding the potential of gene therapy to treat conditions that were previously unreachable. Since the first gene therapy clinical trials in the 1990s, the technology has made its way into the market […]

February 8, 2021 - 8 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

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