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In Depth 11 Dec 2018

Easy as ATCG: Commercialization of DNA as Data Storage

You could be storing information in DNA sooner than you might think. Although the technology is still quite early — the first video encoded in DNA, revealed last year, was quite simple — the rate at which the cost of writing DNA is going down might make DNA data storage a reality in the coming […]

December 11, 2018 - 5 minutesmins - By External Contributor

In Depth 21 Nov 2018

5 Challenges to Unlocking the Real Potential of the Human Microbiome

The study of the human microbiome — the microorganisms living in our body — is a very young field of research that is making big promises to treat all sorts of human diseases. As we get close to the approval of the first treatment based on microbiome science, it’s important to be aware of the […]

November 21, 2018 - 9 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

In Depth 14 Nov 2018

Taking Biotech to the Next Level with Laboratory Automation

Automation is slowly taking over our lives, ranging from smart homes to self-driving cars. With experiments becoming ever more complex and datasets more immense, a question that comes to mind: can we automate biotech research? Most pharma and biotech companies, and in part also academic labs, have automated sections of their processes and make use […]

November 14, 2018 - 6 minutesmins - By Melanie De Almeida

In Depth 7 Nov 2018

Biohacking: Democratization of Science or Just a Quirky Hobby?

The biohacking movement is making scientific research accessible to everyone under the form of low-cost community labs. What does it mean to be a biohacker and how is it changing the way we do science? Scientific research is undoubtedly an arduous endeavor. One that requires highly trained and skilled scientists and that can only be […]

November 7, 2018 - 5 minutesmins - By External Contributor

In Depth 30 Oct 2018

Shuttles, Bubbles and Ultrasound: Crossing the Blood–Brain Barrier

What do shuttles, bubbles and ultrasound have in common? They are all methods that can all be used to target the blood–brain barrier and make treating brain diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s easier. The blood–brain barrier is the gatekeeper to the brain. This highly selective protective sheath regulates the flow of substances in and […]

October 30, 2018 - 7 minutesmins - By External Contributor

In Depth 9 Oct 2018

How to Capitalize on Opportunities in Underserved Disease Areas

Developing treatments for underserved diseases can be surprisingly profitable for biotechs, we asked the experts to tell us more about how best to exploit these areas. We hear a lot about cancer therapies or drugs to target heart disease in the press, but overall a lot less about treatments for more underserved areas. Often successful […]

October 9, 2018 - 9 minutesmins - By Helen Albert

In Depth 8 Oct 2018

Behind the Scenes of the Spanish Biotech Industry’s Boom

The Spanish biotech industry is booming, but from my conversations with industry players elsewhere in Europe, it seems the country’s biotech industry keeps being a mystery for many. I caught up with experts at the Biospain conference to draw an overview of how biotech in Spain is doing in 2018. When we talk about biotech […]

October 8, 2018 - 5 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

In Depth 1 Oct 2018

Could These Innovative Flu Vaccines Prevent Deaths From Deadly Outbreaks?

Despite more than a century of scientific endeavour, influenza remains one of the most deadly infectious diseases worldwide. Across Europe, many biotechs are working on novel solutions that could dramatically improve the protection rates offered by current vaccines. Some may even lead to the holy grail of influenza research – a universal flu vaccine. Each […]

October 1, 2018 - 8 minutesmins - By David Cox

In Depth 19 Sep 2018

Using Stem Cells to Save the Northern White Rhino

Stem cells are recognized for their therapeutic promise in regenerative medicine, but did you know that they’re also being used to save endangered species? Four hours north of Nairobi, closely safeguarded by armed security, the last remaining northern white rhinoceros are waiting for extinction. Only two animals are left, both of them living in a […]

September 19, 2018 - 7 minutesmins - By External Contributor

In Depth 16 Sep 2018

Meet the Entrepreneurs Doing Biotech from Shipping Containers in London

Creative biotech startups are brewing inside a shipping container park that offers affordable research space for biologists, engineers and designers working together. The space, called Open Cell, will be opening its doors to the public this week for the London Design Festival. Chip boards made using potato waste, construction materials made with fungi and crystals […]

September 16, 2018 - 6 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

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In Depth 4 Sep 2018

The Past, Present and Future of Genome Sequencing

The last two decades have seen a revolution in genome sequencing with dramatic increases in speed and efficiency coupled with massive reductions in cost. There is so much going on in this area it can be difficult to keep up, so here is what you should know. Gene sequencing has proved its usefulness as a […]

September 4, 2018 - 9 minutesmins - By Editorial Team

In Depth 29 Aug 2018

How Big is the Investment Gap Between Biotech and Digital? (Smaller Than You Think…)

Many people outside of biotech may wonder how the size of the biotech industry compares to the digital industry, and even biotech experts often don’t know the answer. Here we’ll take a look at how the two industries compare and how they are expected to develop in the future. We cannot get around the fact […]

August 29, 2018 - 7 minutesmins - By Editorial Team

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