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For many years, research into dementia has thrown up as many questions as it has answers. Now, a new project is seeking to change that and at its heart lies the rapidly-advancing science of...
System could tackle resistant bugs
Once resistant bugs are established in an environment, it can be difficult to eliminate them using ordinary cleaning methods but specialist companies have developed techniques for cleansing an area or individuals.
Rooms and whole departments...
Remarkable breakthroughs that herald the age of bionics
He was one of the television hits of the 1970s, the Six Million Dollar Man with his super-enhanced vision and reconstructed bionic limbs that allowed him to run at incredible speeds and jump huge...
Setting up a Bio Science Business – putting together the Team
This is the second short article in our series on setting up a new business in the bio science space
Beyond the confines of a very small consultancy it is difficult to run a business...
Plant patentability and the European Patent Office – what is the latest update?
Plant patentability has long been a contentious issue throughout intellectual property and scientific circles.
The question as to whether plants or animals created through essentially biological processes, such as genetic or selective breeding, can be...
Considering a pharma and bioscience patent? The UK Intellectual Property Office maps out the...
Lawrence Cullen & Laura Starrs, Patent Examining Group Heads, IPO
Managing a patent portfolio requires, among many skills, the ability to anticipate the future. This is especially true in the fields of bioscience and pharma where,...
AI-powered simulations pair drugs with cancer patients
Finding solutions to complex diseases is top of the agenda for a collaboration between a leading UK innovation engine and a Budapest-based biotech firm.
Cancer Research Horizons is part of Cancer Research UK, the world’s...
Tackling critical health challenges in space
New research by The University of Manchester will enhance the power of bioprinting technology, opening doors to transform advances in medicine and address critical health challenges faced by astronauts during space missions.
Bioprinting involves using...
Robust, ready-to-use cell-based potency assays for biosimilar development
By Jane Lamerdin, Ph.D., Abhishek Saharia, Ph. D.
DiscoveRx Corporation, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Biosimilars are defined as drugs that are “highly similar” to or “interchangeable” with an approved biologic. The lack of a clearly defined...
Collaboration, Clustering and Converting
Partnerships between small biotechs and Big Pharma could unlock faster drug development for rare diseases, says Dan Williams, PhD, CEO of SynaptixBio.
In an increasingly interconnected and competitive world, collaboration has become an essential tool...
Flu outbreaks teach valuable lessons
A study of influenza is also helping scientists to learn more about the immune system.
A four-year study of 1,414 unvaccinated people across England found that 43 per cent had immune cells that protected them...
Hope for the future
Few areas of medical research are exciting as much interest as the potential offered by stem cell research and regenerative medicine.
Every day sees scientists making breakthroughs in a range of health conditions, each one...
NETPark: the hi-tech force for growth in County Durham
NETPark of Durham provides world-class laboratory, clean room and office space to science, technology and engineering companies, ranging from start-ups to global AIM-listed firms.
Managed by Business Durham and backed by on-site strategic partner CPI...
A global surveillance model is vital for future pandemic prevention
Broad viral surveillance is essential in pandemic prevention to allow for detection of potential threats and the immediate early launch of health protocols against pathogens. Yves Dubaquie, senior vice president of diagnostics, PerkinElmer, Inc.,...
NETPark: A Catalyst for Job Creation and Economic Prosperity
The year 2023 was a landmark year for the North East Technology Park (NETPark) at Sedgefield, as it embarked on a £61 million expansion, marking a significant milestone in its development.
This expansion, led by...
Combatting antibiotic resistance
In the UK alone, the government estimates there are currently 5,000 deaths each year because antibiotics no longer work for some infections. Worldwide, drug-resistant infections are set to kill more people than cancer and...