In Depth 6 Jan 2021 The Bio-Based Economy: What’s Holding It Back? As pollution and climate change become growing problems, breaking society’s addiction to fossil fuels is a daunting task. What are the main obstacles holding European biotechs back from building a more sustainable economy and how can we resolve them? Modern society’s dependence on fossil fuels is unsustainable. Although the Covid-19 pandemic caused a 7% drop […] January 6, 2021 - 9 minutesmins - By Jonathan Smith 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
Best in Biotech 3 Aug 2020 Meet 10 European Biotech Initiatives Increasing Wildlife Biodiversity In the fight against shrinking biodiversity, biotechnology could be a lifesaver. These European biotech initiatives are making a difference for wildlife biodiversity worldwide. Human activity is having a massive impact on wildlife biodiversity. According to a global study, 75% of terrestrial ecosystems and 66% of marine ecosystems are severely altered. This threatens the extinction of […] August 3, 2020 - 6 minutesmins - By External Contributor Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 29 Jul 2020 Update: DNA Script Raises €80M to Bring Rapid DNA Synthesis to the Lab Update on 29/07/2020: DNA Script has increased the total raised in its Series B round to €80M ($89M). The additional funds will support the commercial launch of the company’s benchtop DNA printer, which is designed to allow same-day DNA synthesis directly in the lab bench. The company is planning to launch a beta testing program […] July 29, 2020 - 3 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Interview 29 Jul 2020 Medical Cannabis: Regulatory Issues, Patient Demand, and Pricing Changes in Germany While the coronavirus pandemic has shaken many industries to their core, the European medical cannabis industry continues to flourish. A number of recent developments in Germany show that the demand for medicinal cannabis is growing. But the German medical cannabis industry is also facing a number of challenges, including an unmet patient demand and a […] July 29, 2020 - 8 minutesmins - By Larissa Warneck-Silvestrin Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 15 Jun 2020 Chilean Biotech Moves to France to Develop Anti-Mold Food Preservative The startup Protera is moving from Santiago de Chile to Paris following a €5M Series A round that will let the company scale up the production of an antifungal protein food preservative to the pilot scale. The Series A round was led by the European venture capital firm Sofinnova Partners, and will allow the company […] June 15, 2020 - 4 minutesmins - By David Kirk Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 15 Jun 2020 Novo Nordisk Foundation Commits €100M Grant to Developing Green Tech The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded a five-year grant of €100M to the DTU Biosustain research center near Copenhagen to support the development of sustainable green technology. DTU Biosustain was founded in 2011 and forms part of the Danish Technical University. The Novo Nordisk Foundation, which is one of the largest charitable foundations in the […] June 15, 2020 - 3 minutesmins - By Helen Albert Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 11 Jun 2020 How the Biotech Industry Makes Flavors Healthy and Eco-Friendly The food industry is under pressure to create products that don’t just taste great, but that are also good for our health and for the environment. Biotechnology is emerging as a solution to enjoy the flavors we love without damaging our bodies or nature. We’ve been adding flavor to our food since ancient times. Throughout […] June 11, 2020 - 9 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Sponsored by PCMG 8 Jun 2020 Why Biotechs Should Invest in Good Outsourcing Management of CROs The relationship between biotechs and their CRO partners has been long in the making. These days, a collaboration with CROs is seen as a standard in the drug development industry. However, the management of drug development partners and providers can be highly challenging for biotechs. This is where outsourcing expertise can make the difference between […] June 8, 2020 - 8 minutesmins - By External Contributor Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 27 May 2020 ‘Just Add Water’ GM Mosquitoes Suppress Wild Population by 95% Water-soluble capsules containing the eggs of genetically modified mosquitoes developed by the UK company Oxitec have reduced the mosquito population in a dengue-infected urban environment in Brazil by 95% after 13 weeks. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carry a number of infections including dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow fever. Dengue has increased almost 15-fold over the last […] May 27, 2020 - 4 minutesmins - By Helen Albert Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Expert Advice 27 May 2020 Why Listening to Patient Organizations is Key in Drug Development As the biotech industry flourishes and therapies become more targeted and personalized, the need for drug developers to interact with patients is increasing as well. While patient organizations took a backseat in the past, they are continuously gaining importance in drug development today. Nowadays, talking with patient organizations has become paramount for successful drug development, […] May 27, 2020 - 11 minutesmins - By Larissa Warneck-Silvestrin Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 25 May 2020 Evonik and Beiersdorf Team Up to Turn CO₂ into Skin Care Products The German companies Evonik and Beiersdorf will work together on a joint research project to investigate how bacteria can be used to turn carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water into raw materials for skincare products. The process will be built on Evonik’s artificial photosynthesis technology – being developed independently of this project in collaboration with Siemens […] May 25, 2020 - 2 minutesmins - By Laura Cowen Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email