In Depth 10 Jan 2023
Innovative biomaterials are revolutionizing tissue regeneration
Scientists are increasingly realizing the potential of biomaterials to help with many tasks. A key area biomaterials are being used…
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Freelance science and health journalist with lots of experience writing about all aspects of life sciences and biotech. Recovering geneticist and evolutionary biologist. I am half German and half British and spend most of my time in Berlin while not hiding out in the Norfolk countryside in the UK. When not writing or editing, I like to spend my time taking photos, knitting, reading fiction, eating and making good food and travelling (when global conditions allow!).Articles by Helen Albert
Best in Biotech 6 Oct 2022
15 biotech companies shaking up the scene in Cambridge
Cambridge has a large biotech scene that is starting to rival that of its U.S. namesake. Here are 15 biotech…
Interview 29 Aug 2022
Making a success out of technology transfer at UCLB
Having a good relationship with the technology transfer office at your university can be key to creating a successful startup.…
In Depth 4 Jul 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has driven RNA therapeutics into the mainstream
As messenger RNA vaccines save lives around the world, and RNA interference drugs are greenlit for rare diseases, the field…
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In Depth 23 May 2022
The coming of age of European synthetic biology
Within a few years, synthetic biology has evolved from being a new player in the molecular biology and biotech arena…
Best in Biotech 28 Mar 2022
The Top 10 Insect-Powered Biotech Companies
Insects are often seen as pests, but many species can provide new sources of food, materials, and even ways to…
In Depth 31 Jan 2022
Nature’s Painters: Making Sustainable Colors with Microbes
The production of textile dyes and food colorants can have a big environmental footprint. Biotech startups are rising to the…
Interview 13 Oct 2021
Thinking About Risk Early on Is Key for Cell Therapy Success
For cell therapy to become mainstream, important issues such as management of risk and quality control need to be addressed,…
News and Trends 17 Sep 2021
Cell Therapy Firm Raises €64M to Revolutionize Manufacturing
This week’s €64M Series B fundraise from the French firm TreeFrog Therapeutics is the latest in a thriving movement to…
News and Trends 8 Sep 2021
As J&J Vaccine Fails Phase II, the Quest for an HIV Vaccine Continues
Johnson & Johnson became the latest company to have a failed vaccine trial against HIV last week. While it was…
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In Depth 6 Sep 2021
Why We Desperately Need to Develop New Antifungals
While serious fungal infections are rare, there is a limited number of approved drugs to treat them, and they may…
Interview 23 Aug 2021
Behind the Scenes at Novo Seeds: Building Startups from the Ground up
Søren Møller, Managing Investment Director at Novo Seeds, discusses how the firm’s investment strategy has changed over time to support…
In Depth 21 Jul 2021
What the EU’s Single-Use Plastics Ban Means for the Bioplastics Industry
A European directive banning a range of single-use plastics came into law this month. How are the new regulations impacting…
In Depth 23 Jun 2021
How Blockchain Companies Are Helping Us Protect Our Genomic Data
Using genomic data and the blockchain network, it is now possible to send anonymous genetic information around the world in…
Best in Biotech 24 May 2021
The Top 15 Biotech Companies You Should Know in Vienna
Vienna has a booming life sciences sector that has rapidly grown over the last decade. Here are 15 biotech companies…
Interview 21 Apr 2021
Changing Attitudes on Vaccine and Public Health Investment
The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed investment and research into vaccines and public health, but will such interest continue in the…
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In Depth 14 Apr 2021
Biomaterials Are Making the Building Industry More Sustainable
There is a growing awareness of the waste and pollution caused by the building industry. New biomaterials are being created…
In Depth 20 Jan 2021
Biotech Drives the Water Purification Industry Towards a Circular Economy
Water purification has never been more important, but antiquated methods and a lack of innovation have held the sector back.…
News and Trends 9 Dec 2020
The Manufacturing Challenge to Meet Covid-19 Vaccine Demands
Companies developing vaccines, drugs, and diagnostics for Covid-19 are being forced to scale up manufacturing at high speed in order…
Interview 23 Nov 2020
CDMOs Are the Unsung Heroes of the Gene and Cell Therapy Revolution
Cell and gene therapy is booming amid the ongoing pandemic, and this is driving up demand for synthetic DNA products,…