In Depth 26 Jul 2022
How DNA sequencing can safeguard against biodiversity loss
Preserving Earth’s biodiversity is crucial as we rely on healthy ecosystems for many services, from clean air and water to…
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In Depth 22 Jul 2022
The coming of age story of RNAi technology
The first RNA interference (RNAi) therapy was approved in 2018, after 20 years in development. What can we expect to…
In Depth 19 Jul 2022
The biggest Asia-Pacific biotech investments in June 2022
The lab automation player MegaRobo stole the show in the Asia-Pacific region in June with a mega Series C round…
In Depth 18 Jul 2022
Deep phenotyping brings accuracy to precision medicine
Biotech companies are leveraging the wealth of omics and imaging data to study deep phenotypes for a range of clinical…
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In Depth 14 Jul 2022
Radiopharmaceuticals gain traction for cancer theranostics potential
After decades of neglect from big pharma, radiopharmaceuticals are generating major oncology deals globally. This could lead to a boom…
In Depth 13 Jul 2022
The biggest European biotech investments in June 2022
Oncology and AI-guided drug discovery firms roped in the biggest biotech investments in Europe in June 2022. The leading private…
In Depth 5 Jul 2022
The biggest US biotech investments in June 2022
In addition to recent Independence Day festivities, the U.S. biotech space has other reasons to celebrate. The asthma drug developer…
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…
In Depth 1 Jul 2022
Continuous cell culture paves the way for better biomanufacturing
The development of continuous cell culture technologies is cutting the costs and resources required for biomanufacturing, benefiting biotech processes ranging…
In Depth 28 Jun 2022
Protecting our food supply chain with precision fermentation
Many nations are experiencing a food security crisis caused by geopolitical conflicts, extreme weather and supply chain disruption. A wave…
In Depth 27 Jun 2022
The biggest US biotech investments in May 2022
The DNA sequencing newcomer Ultima Genomics won the crown for the biggest U.S private biotech investment in May 2022. Other…
In Depth 23 Jun 2022
The biggest Asia-Pacific biotech investments in May 2022
Healthcare-focused biotech companies won the biggest private investments in the Asia-Pacific region in May 2022, led by a $100 million…
In Depth 20 Jun 2022
France’s grand plan to lead Europe’s biotech innovation landscape
For decades, the French biotech scene has been catching up to key strongholds such as the U.S. and U.K. In…
In Depth 13 Jun 2022
DNA synthesis: tackling the main bottleneck in biology research
A wave of new technologies to synthesize DNA faster, more cheaply and more accurately could have a far-reaching impact across…
In Depth 6 Jun 2022
Releasing the microbiome’s potential to restore European soils
For decades, soil has been treated as an everlasting food machine rather than as a fragile living thing, and it…
In Depth 30 May 2022
Decentralized autonomous organizations are changing how biotechs are run
Built on the emerging ecosystems of Web3 and blockchain, decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) allow communities to collectively fund and advance…
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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…
In Depth 9 May 2022
Exosome Therapy: Borrowing from Nature’s Toolbox
In just a few years, exosomes have started gaining recognition as a solution to deliver treatments safely and effectively, and…
In Depth 19 Apr 2022
How Augmented Reality Strengthens Biotech Manufacturing
Biotech and pharma companies are starting to implement augmented reality technologies at their manufacturing facilities, bringing forth a whole new…
In Depth 13 Apr 2022
Cultured Meat Is Coming Soon: Here’s What You Need to Know
Cultured meat promises to change the way we eat and help solve some of the big problems of a crowded…
