Interview 10 Jan 2019
How to Scale up in Biotech
…a shoestring” for two years before hiring anyone else. The synthetic biology company, which began by making custom pieces of DNA, now employs upwards of 90 members of staff and…
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News and Trends 29 Jan 2018
This Italian Biotech Will Sequence 10,000 Genomes in 2 Years
Dante Labs will use its DNA testing kit to sequence the DNA of 10,000 Europeans in an effort to improve our understanding of the human genome. Dante Labs developed the…
News and Trends 2 Nov 2021
The Top European Biotech Investment Rounds in October
…to market a benchtop DNA printer, which could allow labs to manufacture their own DNA instead of relying on external suppliers. In second place came a €65M Series B round…
In Depth 25 Apr 2025
The past, present, and future of genome sequencing
Genome sequencing is the process of determining the complete DNA sequence of an organism’s genome, a step-by-step decoding of all the genetic instructions. In humans, that means reading around 3…
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Best in Biotech 9 Apr 2024
Eight biotech companies you should know about in Austria
…to discover molecular glues. Ribbon Biolabs Ribbon Biolabs focuses on making synthetic DNA for use in genetic engineering and genome building. Ribbon Biolabs is developing a technology that writes genetic…
News and Trends 30 Jan 2018
Update: Pocket Device makes its Debut in Whole Human Genome Sequencing
…the biggest NGS players. As its name hints, Oxford Nanopore uses protein nanopores to sequence DNA in real time. The changes in current triggered as DNA passes through the nanopore…
News and Trends 21 Sep 2016
A new player has entered the Game: €29M for DDR Cancer Therapy
…The DNA repair hype has been going on for a while. Last year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to the discovery of new DNA repair mechanisms. And with new…
In Depth 24 Apr 2018
Can DIY Biology Ever Become a Big Player in Biotech?
…could easily order the DNA sequence of a toxin. But they were unsuccessful when trying to synthesize an actual toxin from that DNA. Whereas information exchange and open discussions are…
In Depth 12 Jul 2017
Genomic Testing in Oncology: From Single Genes to Whole Genomes
…for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics“ challenged the validity of gene patents in the United States, specifically patents owned by Myriad Genetics that covered human DNA sequences, including BRCA. Since…
News and Trends 8 Sep 2017
Spanish Scientists Identify How Gene Activity in Bacteria is Controlled
A group in Barcelona has identified DNA close to genes that influence gene activity, which could be used in disease treatment and industrial biotechnology. Sections of DNA, termed ‘control dials‘,…
Best in Biotech 23 Aug 2022
Five industrial biotech companies making Japan more sustainable
…Genomics is developing ways to manufacture DNA molecules for use in gene and cell therapies in addition to applications in agriculture and other food sectors. Many companies that clone DNA…
News and Trends 19 Dec 2022
Nykode Therapeutics and Richter-Helm BioLogics announce partnership
…vaccine platform. After 30 years of manufacturing plasmid DNA, we have gained an unparalleled amount of first-hand plasmid DNA process knowledge and experience working with regulatory agencies to ensure cGMP…
