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Free AI Drug Discovery Course Surpasses 2,500 Users

An online course on Disease Modeling and Target Discovery launched 7 months ago by clinical stage generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven biotechnology company Insilico Medicine has surpassed 2,500 users.

12 Dec 2023

UK Government Awards Clean Food Group Funding for £1 Million Project to Accelerate Novel Low-Emission Food Production Systems

Pioneering UK-based bio-tech business, Clean Food Group has been awarded funding for a £1 million project to advance novel low-emission food production systems in the UK.

7 Dec 2023

Camena Bioscience Appoints Dr. Nicola Thompson as Chair of the Board

Camena Bioscience, a synthetic biology company providing genes to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, today announced it has appointed Dr Nicola Thompson as Chair of its Board of Directors.

From Camena Bioscience 6 Dec 2023

Biomedical Publisher Future Science Group Joins Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis’ Support for Scientific and Medical Communities Expanded with Journals, Digital Hubs and Publishing Solutions

5 Dec 2023

Could A Small Flower Hold The Key to More Stable Peptide Drugs?

Taking inspiration from a small purple flower found in the tropics, University of Bath scientists have successfully created a new tool that could help to create more stable, efficient and cost-effective drugs.

29 Nov 2023

The Extraordinary Genetic Memory System of Dormant Bacterial Spores

A recent investigation led by Professor Sigal Ben Yehuda and her team at Hebrew University has brought to light a fascinating aspect of bacterial dormancy.

28 Nov 2023

Clean Cells Doubles Capacity with Opening of New Production Suites

Clean Cells today announces the launch of operations in its new production suites, located in the new facility opened in January 2023.

27 Nov 2023

Unraveling Stem Cell Destiny in Intestinal Organoids

Stem cells possess the remarkable ability to differentiate and replace deceased or impaired cells within the body.

27 Nov 2023

A Glimpse into Future: Bioprinted Organs May Become Reality in Two Decades

In recent years, 3D printing has emerged as a transformative technology for the field of organ transplantation. Doctors are already using 3D-printed skin for burn treatment and wound healing, and this year has seen the first successful use of 3D-printed cartilage for ear reconstruction.

22 Nov 2023

Rethinking Antibiotics: Dental Professionals Embrace New Alternatives For Standard Dental Procedures

Bacterial resistance to antibiotics poses a threat to global health, and the WHO highlights the consequences of inappropriate and excessive antibiotic use.

22 Nov 2023

Study Reveals Crucial Protein’s Role in Brain Cell Development

Scientists from the University of Wisconsin–Madison have pinpointed a crucial protein associated with the formation of a specific type of brain cell implicated in conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

20 Nov 2023

A Surprising Control Mechanism of Chlamydomonas Cell Division

Headed by James Umen, PhD, a team of international researchers at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center has uncovered a surprising revelation about the single-celled green alga Chlamydomonas and its control over cell division.

16 Nov 2023

Dissecting the Mechanisms Behind Selective Genomic Editing

A new study is in progress to unravel a fascinating biological mystery of how certain animals can naturally eliminate more than half of their genetic information during embryonic development.

10 Nov 2023

Examining the Link Between Sleep Alteration and Aging in Jewel Wasps

Parents of newborns might sense a rapid aging effect during the early months of sleepless nights. Currently, researchers at the University of Leicester are exploring the intriguing possibility that the key to a long and healthy life lies in a restful night's sleep and human DNA.

10 Nov 2023

Scientists Forge a Path to the World’s First Synthetic Yeast Genome

Researchers crafted a chromosome entirely from the ground up, paving the way for the creation of the inaugural synthetic yeast in the world.

9 Nov 2023

Biocair Cements its Commitment in Scotland with Edinburgh Facility Expansion

Global specialist in temperature-controlled logistics for life sciences, Biocair, is continuing to grow its UK presence with the expansion of its Edinburgh facility.

9 Nov 2023

Unlocking the Secrets of Bacterial Transcription

Bacterial transcription serves as an assembly line for duplicating genetic directives from double-stranded DNA into RNA molecules.

7 Nov 2023

Engineered Enzymes Show Promise for Converting Grass Biomass Into Biofuels

Plant biologists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have engineered enzymes to modify grass plants so their biomass can be more efficiently converted into biofuels and other bioproducts.

30 Oct 2023

The Global Biopharma Community is Now Actively Partnering for BIO-Europe® 2023

The 29th annual BIO-Europe, the premier partnering conference for the global biopharmaceutical industry, is set to take place November 6–8, 2023, in the vibrant city of Munich, Germany.

27 Oct 2023

Gut Microbiome Diversity Linked to Fruit and Vegetable Consumption

In a comprehensive study, a team of researchers from TU Graz’s Institute of Environmental Biotechnology has presented compelling findings supporting the idea that the intake of fruits and vegetables enhances the diversity of bacteria in the human gut.

25 Oct 2023