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News and Trends 9 Dec 2016

Our Startup Battle Winner uses CRISPR in a Whole New Way

Eligo Bioscience came out on top in the Startup Battle at Labiotech Refresh, watch the founder’s pitch to see how! CRISPR can be used to cut and replace virtually any gene, which has fueled a fierce patent battle over the rights to use it for gene therapy in humans. Eligo Bioscience, however, focuses on using this powerful tool to […]

December 9, 2016 - 1 minutemin - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

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News and Trends 2 Dec 2016

Mind, Mood and Microbes: Harnessing the Power of Probiotics

The canals of Amsterdam have attracted us this week to the capital of the Netherlands, where Winclove Probiotics has been working for more than 20 years in targeting the human microbiome. This field is now resurging, with research pointing to a close link between gut bacteria and human health. City: Amsterdam, the Netherlands Founded: 1991 Employees: 50+ Financial […]

December 2, 2016 - 1 minutemin - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

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News and Trends 16 Nov 2016

Microbiomics recruited for Immuno-Oncology in a Huge New Partnership

What if the bacteria in your gut could help fight cancer? Enterome is partnering with Bristol-Myers Squibb to explore this possibility and develop microbiome-related therapeutics and diagnostics for immuno-oncology. Enterome, one of the coolest biotechs in Paris, specializes in the isolation of bacteria and microbial targets linked to immune modulation and inflammation. With an impressive […]

November 16, 2016 - 2 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

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News and Trends 15 Oct 2016

This Scientist crystallises Bacteria for Stained Glass and Lace!

Simon Park is a scientist who wants to teach us about the microbiome through his art. Among his works are a self-portrait, lace and stained glass, all of which have been produced from bacteria! At Cafe Science, Dr. Simon Park, Senior Lecturer in Microbial Sciences at the University of Surrey, described the diversity and ubiquity […]

October 15, 2016 - 3 minutesmins - By Evelyn Warner

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News and Trends 5 Oct 2016

New Link found between the Microbiome and “Genetic Obesity”

Researchers at King’s College London have found a new link between gut microbiome diversity (or, more specifically, the lack of it) and a particularly troubling kind of obesity. This finding could also help explain the inheritability of this disease. The explosive growth of the Microbiome field promises a whole new type of therapies, but this […]

October 5, 2016 - 3 minutesmins - By Denise Neves Gameiro

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News and Trends 24 Sep 2016

The Future of Portugal as explained by Microorganisms

Microbiology makes its mark at the first edition of the London Design Biennale taking place in Somerset House. Portugal’s exhibition by Marta de Menezes uses bacteria and viruses to create changing art that represents the future direction of the country. With the common topic “Design by Utopia“, 30 nations have interpreted utopic and dystopic futures using art to […]

September 24, 2016 - 3 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

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