Shaping the future of biosciences with Teesside University

In the heart of the Tees Valley, Teesside University is redefining innovation in biosciences and healthcare. Anchored by the cutting-edge National Horizons Centre (NHC) on its Darlington campus, the university is setting a global...

New wave of discovery science surges ahead

Adventurous research to improve the sense of touch in prosthetic arms and develop tests to measure blood clot formation and breakdown are among 100 recently announced projects. The projects are funded by the UKRI Engineering...

Tell your science story through the power of art

Art and science might seem like polar opposites – but great visuals can simplify complex processes and help potential investors engage with them, says Beth Anderson, CEO and co-founder of Arkitek Scientific. A bioscience company’s...

Why early-stage assets are all the rage in pharma dealmaking right now

As the pharmaceutical industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, business development and licensing (BD&L) remain crucial drivers for innovation and growth. Ben Folwell, Director BD&L Lead, Evaluate, offers a data-led overview of...

NETPark: A Hub of Innovation for Bioscience Companies with Expanding Facilities and Strong Regional...

The North East Technology Park (NETPark), located in Sedgefield, County Durham, is a hub for cutting-edge science, engineering, and technology companies, with a particular focus on bioscience and health innovations. The park hosts a...

Early skeleton map reveals how bones form in humans

The first ‘blueprint’ of human skeletal development reveals how the skeleton forms, shedding light on the process of arthritis, and highlighting cells involved in conditions that affect skull and bone growth.  Researchers from the Wellcome...

‘Sunshine against cancer’ RESEARCH breakthrough

Oxford researchers have unveiled a photodynamic composition, branded ‘Sunshine Against Cancer’, which they claim marks a significant breakthrough in the field. The team from Oxperial BioHealth introduced Green Products Photodynamic Therapy (GPDT) at the 2024 Pharmaceutical...

Human immune system ‘ready to go’ long before birth

By creating the first spatial atlas of the developing human thymus - a vital organ that trains immune cells to protect against infections and cancer - scientists have discovered that the foundation for lifelong...

‘Black box’ of stem cell transplants opened in world-first blood study

For the first time, scientists have tracked what happens to stem cells decades after a transplant, lifting the lid on the procedure that has been a medical mystery for over 50 years. Insights could pave...

Pathology ‘differences’ between child and adult brain injury patients

A study led by the University of Glasgow has revealed differences in the brains of paediatric and adult patients’ that might explain the sometimes-catastrophic outcomes seen in children following a traumatic brain injury. In findings...

Biomaterial offers potential new treatment for central nervous system damage

Transplantable piezoelectric biomaterial offers new treatment potential for central nervous system injuries and neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers at the University of Bath and Keele University have invented a composite material that can help neural stem cells...

Data ‘overload’ adds months to trials AND...

 Patients increasingly burdened by overcomplicated trials, new data reveals. New analysis shows that a significant number of phase III clinical trials are over-collecting data because of overcomplicated protocol designs, leading to avoidable delays in drug...

Grant to TRANSFORM early detection of brain diseases

A leading nanomedicine researcher at The University of Manchester has received a £1.3m grant to advance research on Alzheimer’s and glioblastoma. NanoNeuroOmics is a five-year project which aims to combine breakthroughs in nanotechnology, protein analysis,...

Blood stem cell breakthrough could transform bone marrow transplants

This world-first discovery could lead to improved, personalised treatments for children with leukaemia and bone marrow failure disorders. Researchers have made a world first breakthrough into creating blood stem cells that closely resemble those in...

Why publish or perish is no longer sustainable

Current incentives make quantity the enemy of quality, says Professor Philipp Koellinger, chief scientific officer and co-founder of open access science platform DeSci Labs. Science is at the behest of a numbers game. The current...

Could brain parasites treat cognitive disorders?

Scientists have invented a new way to deliver treatment into the brain using a parasite. The study – led by the University of Glasgow in collaboration with Tel Aviv University and an international team of...