Expert Advice 14 Dec 2020 How to Hire and Retain Talent in the Biotech Industry Hiring is a big challenge for biotech companies; life sciences recruitment experts share their strategies for attracting and retaining talent in the biotech industry. The big obstacle for life sciences recruiters is that companies in this industry generally require highly qualified candidates with very specific skills. “As every company is very specialized in what they […] December 14, 2020 - 7 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 7 Dec 2020 Are We Still Friends? What Brexit Means for UK Synthetic Biology Synthetic biology is one of the big strengths of UK science, but can the country uphold its vantage point after Brexit, without the support of the EU? (Disclaimer: At the time of writing, no deal has been made between the UK and the EU following Brexit. This intrepid writer is an Irish citizen who made […] December 7, 2020 - 8 minutesmins - By David Kirk Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 30 Nov 2020 Can Anti-Aging Research Keep Us Healthy in the Long Run? Searching for the fountain of eternal youth has been the dream of humanity for millennia. While this is still in the realm of science fiction, anti-aging companies are hoping to tackle age-related diseases by targeting the underlying biology of aging. While we’ve been hunting for immortality for millennia, there hasn’t been much success. However, an […] November 30, 2020 - 10 minutesmins - By Jonathan Smith Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 11 Nov 2020 GMO Regulations in Europe Are “Not Fit for Purpose” The controversial decision by the European courts in 2018 to regulate gene-edited organisms as GMOs has had a damaging effect on biotech companies working in this area. The current GMO regulations were established in Europe in 2001 and were designed to strictly regulate the introduction of DNA from other species into animals and plants. These […] November 11, 2020 - 8 minutesmins - By Helen Albert Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 9 Nov 2020 Gene Drives: A Controversial Tool to Fight Malaria The advent of CRISPR gene editing has enabled the creation of gene drives, a technology that can increase the odds of a certain gene being inherited. While the technology could help us tackle malaria and control invasive species, the scientific community is divided on whether it is ethical. The possibility of creating gene drives was […] November 9, 2020 - 12 minutesmins - By Helen Albert Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 4 Nov 2020 The Return of Gene Therapy Gene therapy is a hot area in the biotech industry right now, with many treatments in development and a number of recent approvals. However, the path has not always been a smooth one. Gene therapy has been one of the biggest success stories of the 21st century. Genetic diseases were once seen as incurable, etched […] November 4, 2020 - 8 minutesmins - By Farhan Mitha Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 2 Nov 2020 Synthetic Biology: The Next Step in the Cannabinoid Revolution The recent relaxation of cannabis legislation in Canada, many parts of the US, and several European countries has attracted a lot of investment. While most endeavors focus on extracting cannabinoid compounds from cannabis plants, there’s a growing interest in producing them using engineered microbes. Nehtaji Gallage was first acquainted with cannabinoids when she was a […] November 2, 2020 - 6 minutesmins - By Kostas Vavitsas Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Expert Advice 26 Oct 2020 How to Prepare for a Successful Biotech IPO Any biotech company that has reached a certain size and is in need of investment will have to consider the critical question: is it time to go public? Navigating the stock market can be particularly challenging for biotech companies. The biotech industry has some unique requirements that sets it apart from, say, tech or real […] October 26, 2020 - 10 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Expert Advice 14 Oct 2020 Everything You Need to Know About Biotech Business Models What’s my business model? Who do I partner with? How do I scale up? These are typical strategic questions a young biotech will regularly face. The business model of a biotech company can determine its long-term trajectory to success. In this article, we’ll focus on a typical ‘platform’ biotech company in the biopharma sector whose […] October 14, 2020 - 6 minutesmins - By External Contributor Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 5 Oct 2020 The Complications Around Patenting Biotechnology Many people around the world start their mornings with a glass of orange juice. What these vitamin C drinkers might not know is that their ability to enjoy this tangy beverage stems from a victory within a complicated field of intellectual property law: biotechnology patents. Back in 1873, microbiologist Louis Pasteur patented a new yeast-making […] October 5, 2020 - 7 minutesmins - By External Contributor Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Expert Advice 23 Sep 2020 How to Invest Smart in Biotech Stocks Anyone investing in public biotech companies will find it challenging to answer the key question: does this company have a good chance to create real value? Medical breakthroughs can result in huge revenues, but being the first to develop and commercialize technologies based on cutting-edge research inherently comes with a high risk of failure. In […] September 23, 2020 - 12 minutesmins - By Carlos de Rojas Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 12 Aug 2020 Life at its Limits: The Biotech Industry Embraces Extremophiles Sometimes in biotech, when your standard E. coli just won’t cut it, something more exotic is needed. Could extremophiles be the answer? Given enough time, and the right mutations, life can adapt to thrive in even the most inhospitable environments. From volcanic hot springs to hyper-saline soils, microbes have made their homes pretty much everywhere. […] August 12, 2020 - 7 minutesmins - By Farhan Mitha Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email