Blood Cells: The Future of Drug Delivery
From red blood cells to platelets, the cells in our own blood could prove an…
15/09/2021 - 7 minutes
In Depth
Diving into the intricacies of the current trends and challenges of the biotech industry.
Why We Desperately Need to Develop New Antifungals
While serious fungal infections are rare, there is a limited number of approved drugs to…
06/09/2021 - 10 minutes
After Years of Neglect, Algae Biotechnology Makes a Comeback
Despite their ability to create matter out of thin air, algae and cyanobacteria have long…
25/08/2021 - 6 minutes
Plants Allow Astronauts to Make Medicines in Space
As humans venture into deep space travel, plants might become essential to keep astronauts healthy…
16/08/2021 - 7 minutes
Ditch the VC: Alternative Funding Options for Biotech Startups
Getting money for a biotech startup can be a daunting task. Venture capital is not…
04/08/2021 - 9 minutes
Tracking Covid-19 Cases with Wastewater Testing
Researchers have been using DNA testing technology to detect traces of the SARS-CoV-2 virus behind…
28/07/2021 - 5 minutes
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…
21/07/2021 - 10 minutes
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…
12/07/2021 - 7 minutes
Transforming Food Waste into Bioenergy
Food waste is one of the many environmental problems caused by modern agriculture. Biotechnology innovations…
28/06/2021 - 6 minutes
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…
23/06/2021 - 7 minutes
Biomimicry in Biotech: Taking Inspiration from Nature
Scouring the natural world can be an effective way of finding design inspiration for new…
14/06/2021 - 7 minutes
The Post-Covid Future of AI for Drug Development
With the global Covid-19 outbreak in early 2020, pharma companies and biotechs have increasingly turned…
07/06/2021 - 11 minutes
