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
In Depth
Diving into the intricacies of the current trends and challenges of the biotech industry.
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
The Coming of Age Story of RNAi Technology
The first RNA interference therapy was approved in 2018, after 20 years in development. What…
02/06/2021 - 6 minutes
