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Man who defrauded biotech company of 840,000 jailed for over three years

Adrianus Kees pled guilty to fraud that involved a scheme to extract funds from Ovagen under the guise of securing a loan.

Leiden-based biotech company VitroScan secures 1.9M from National Growth Fund's Biotech Booster program - Silicon Canals

VitroScan secures €1.9M funding to enhance chemotherapy response prediction for ovarian cancer patients, preparing for clinical application.
Biotech Booster aims to commercialize biotechnology research through funding, mentorship, and collaboration.

10 Major North Carolina Industries to Consider if You're Working in or Moving to the Tar Heel State

North Carolina offers diverse career opportunities in thriving industries like biotechnology and IT, making it attractive for job seekers and homebuyers.
#sustainability

Electrostatic Pollen - Solar-powered genomic beacon

Electrostatic Pollen is an artificial system that broadcasts plant genetic material using solar energy, creating a digital legacy for peach trees.

BaCta is using engineered bacteria to grow natural rubber and slash CO2 emissions | TechCrunch

baCta is engineering bacteria to produce sustainable natural rubber, addressing environmental concerns and commercialization challenges in the rubber industry.

Faircraft raises 15M to develop lab-grown leather - Silicon Canals

Faircraft secures €15M funding to scale production of lab-grown leather.
The startup aims to meet rising demand through team expansion and innovative processes.

From pond scum to premium skincare? Deep Blue Biotech is all in on blue-green algae to make better chemicals | TechCrunch

Deep Blue Biotech is revolutionizing chemical production through sustainable biomanufacturing using engineered cyanobacteria, aiming for both cost parity and environmental benefits.

Biorecycling CEO displays a jacket made from pollution but says people still don't believe it's real or even possible

LanzaTech turns pollution into products, highlighting innovative solutions for climate challenges despite industry skepticism.

Electrostatic Pollen - Solar-powered genomic beacon

Electrostatic Pollen is an artificial system that broadcasts plant genetic material using solar energy, creating a digital legacy for peach trees.

BaCta is using engineered bacteria to grow natural rubber and slash CO2 emissions | TechCrunch

baCta is engineering bacteria to produce sustainable natural rubber, addressing environmental concerns and commercialization challenges in the rubber industry.

Faircraft raises 15M to develop lab-grown leather - Silicon Canals

Faircraft secures €15M funding to scale production of lab-grown leather.
The startup aims to meet rising demand through team expansion and innovative processes.

From pond scum to premium skincare? Deep Blue Biotech is all in on blue-green algae to make better chemicals | TechCrunch

Deep Blue Biotech is revolutionizing chemical production through sustainable biomanufacturing using engineered cyanobacteria, aiming for both cost parity and environmental benefits.

Biorecycling CEO displays a jacket made from pollution but says people still don't believe it's real or even possible

LanzaTech turns pollution into products, highlighting innovative solutions for climate challenges despite industry skepticism.
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#protein-design

AI has dreamt up a blizzard of new proteins. Do any of them actually work?

AI-driven protein design competitions are revolutionizing the field, enabling rapid development and innovation in therapeutic proteins.

Audio long read: AI has dreamt up a blizzard of new proteins. Do any of them actually work?

AI tools drastically enhance protein design, but they overwhelm lab testing capacities, necessitating competitions to filter realistic solutions.

AI has dreamt up a blizzard of new proteins. Do any of them actually work?

AI-driven protein design competitions are revolutionizing the field, enabling rapid development and innovation in therapeutic proteins.

Audio long read: AI has dreamt up a blizzard of new proteins. Do any of them actually work?

AI tools drastically enhance protein design, but they overwhelm lab testing capacities, necessitating competitions to filter realistic solutions.
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#clinical-trials

Neuralink Competitor Restores Vision in Blind Patients With Eye Implant

Science Corporation has developed a groundbreaking retinal implant, Prima, that restores eyesight in legally blind patients, marking a significant advance in biomedical technology.

Trial of Controversial Alzheimer's Drug Halted After Disappointing Results

Cassava Sciences halted the advanced trial for simufilam as it failed to reduce cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients, disappointing many.

InxMed Presents Data regarding Potential Novel Way to Improve Therapeutic Window of ADC by Ifebemtinib and FIC ADC at 15th Annual World ADC

InxMed is developing ifebemtinib to enhance ADC effectiveness by reducing fibrotic barriers in tumors.

# Penny Stocks to Buy With $100

Penny stocks can be risky but offer significant potential returns if chosen wisely.

Neuralink Competitor Restores Vision in Blind Patients With Eye Implant

Science Corporation has developed a groundbreaking retinal implant, Prima, that restores eyesight in legally blind patients, marking a significant advance in biomedical technology.

Trial of Controversial Alzheimer's Drug Halted After Disappointing Results

Cassava Sciences halted the advanced trial for simufilam as it failed to reduce cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients, disappointing many.

InxMed Presents Data regarding Potential Novel Way to Improve Therapeutic Window of ADC by Ifebemtinib and FIC ADC at 15th Annual World ADC

InxMed is developing ifebemtinib to enhance ADC effectiveness by reducing fibrotic barriers in tumors.

# Penny Stocks to Buy With $100

Penny stocks can be risky but offer significant potential returns if chosen wisely.
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#investment

Invest-NL and Invest International invest 17.5M in Forbion fund - Silicon Canals

Invest-NL invests €7.5M in Forbion BioEconomy Fund I, targeting sustainable biotech innovations.

Biotech Acquisitions Heat Up, Giving Venture Capitalists Hope for 2024

Acquisitions of small drugmakers are giving hope for stabilization in the biotechnology industry after two years of declining investment.
Venture capitalists are seeing returns from biotech mergers and acquisitions as few companies are going public.

Invest-NL and Invest International invest 17.5M in Forbion fund - Silicon Canals

Invest-NL invests €7.5M in Forbion BioEconomy Fund I, targeting sustainable biotech innovations.

Biotech Acquisitions Heat Up, Giving Venture Capitalists Hope for 2024

Acquisitions of small drugmakers are giving hope for stabilization in the biotechnology industry after two years of declining investment.
Venture capitalists are seeing returns from biotech mergers and acquisitions as few companies are going public.
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Scavengers hold the secret to fighting infections

Scavengers recycle organic matter, helping ecosystems by feeding on waste, and are studied for their unique adaptations to consuming decaying food safely.

As 23andMe Crumbles, It Ceases All Efforts to Develop Drugs Using DNA Data

23andMe is restructuring, laying off 40% of its workforce, and abandoning its therapeutics program amidst severe financial struggles.
#aging

Why Sleep Is the Key to Living Longer

Prioritizing healthspan is essential for living a long, healthy life, and current research and innovation are paving the way for revolutionary aging solutions.

The Quest for Immortality: What Do Scientists Say?

Advancements in biotechnology, AI, and regenerative medicine bring humanity closer to understanding and potentially extending life indefinitely.

NYC company develops simple swab test that can tell how well you're aging

CheekAge is an innovative aging clock that predicts biological age from cheek cells, offering a non-invasive alternative to traditional blood tests.

Saliva swab could predict if you'll die within the year

A cheek swab test can estimate the risk of dying in a year by analyzing DNA changes, potentially indicating biological age.

Why Sleep Is the Key to Living Longer

Prioritizing healthspan is essential for living a long, healthy life, and current research and innovation are paving the way for revolutionary aging solutions.

The Quest for Immortality: What Do Scientists Say?

Advancements in biotechnology, AI, and regenerative medicine bring humanity closer to understanding and potentially extending life indefinitely.

NYC company develops simple swab test that can tell how well you're aging

CheekAge is an innovative aging clock that predicts biological age from cheek cells, offering a non-invasive alternative to traditional blood tests.

Saliva swab could predict if you'll die within the year

A cheek swab test can estimate the risk of dying in a year by analyzing DNA changes, potentially indicating biological age.
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Can robotic lab assistants speed up your work?

Automation and robotics are revolutionizing the efficiency of microbial processes in research by drastically increasing throughput and reducing manual errors.
#cancer-treatment

Bone Marrow Donors Can Be Hard to Find. One Company Is Turning to Cadavers

Ossium Health is pioneering stem cell transplants from deceased donors, addressing the donor shortage for blood cancer patients, particularly minorities.

Cutting-edge CAR-T cancer therapy is now made in India - at one-tenth the cost

Indian biotech company produces affordable CAR-T therapy
Promise of CAR-T therapy in treating cancer and autoimmune diseases

Bone Marrow Donors Can Be Hard to Find. One Company Is Turning to Cadavers

Ossium Health is pioneering stem cell transplants from deceased donors, addressing the donor shortage for blood cancer patients, particularly minorities.

Cutting-edge CAR-T cancer therapy is now made in India - at one-tenth the cost

Indian biotech company produces affordable CAR-T therapy
Promise of CAR-T therapy in treating cancer and autoimmune diseases
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#funding

In other news this week: Knave secures 225M, London-based Purespring raises 95M, VERBUND X Ventures invests in Ausrtia's Easelink, and more - Silicon Canals

Tech innovations in October highlighted significant funding rounds for companies like Knave, Purespring, and Basecamp Research.

In other news this week: Nattergal raises 48M, Otoqi's 10M Series B, Wolt acquires Tazz, Netherlands gets its first PE community, and more - Silicon Canals

Innovative stories often get lost in the fast-paced news cycle, highlighting the importance of platforms dedicated to lesser-known updates.

Dutch biotech company Phlox Therapeutics raises 1.9M

Phlox Therapeutics has successfully raised €1.9M to advance RNA therapies targeting genetic laminopathies and cardiomyopathies.

In other news this week: Knave secures 225M, London-based Purespring raises 95M, VERBUND X Ventures invests in Ausrtia's Easelink, and more - Silicon Canals

Tech innovations in October highlighted significant funding rounds for companies like Knave, Purespring, and Basecamp Research.

In other news this week: Nattergal raises 48M, Otoqi's 10M Series B, Wolt acquires Tazz, Netherlands gets its first PE community, and more - Silicon Canals

Innovative stories often get lost in the fast-paced news cycle, highlighting the importance of platforms dedicated to lesser-known updates.

Dutch biotech company Phlox Therapeutics raises 1.9M

Phlox Therapeutics has successfully raised €1.9M to advance RNA therapies targeting genetic laminopathies and cardiomyopathies.
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#startups

Lux's Josh Wolfe on launching Lux Labs and making science fiction reality

Lux Capital supports innovative startups, especially Variant Bio, which develops therapies based on the genes of medically relevant outliers.

Meet WanderlusTea, Coffee Resurrect & Unbench: HackerNoon Startups Of The Week | HackerNoon

HackerNoon's Startups of The Week highlights innovative companies making significant impacts in their sectors.

Lux's Josh Wolfe on launching Lux Labs and making science fiction reality

Lux Capital supports innovative startups, especially Variant Bio, which develops therapies based on the genes of medically relevant outliers.

Meet WanderlusTea, Coffee Resurrect & Unbench: HackerNoon Startups Of The Week | HackerNoon

HackerNoon's Startups of The Week highlights innovative companies making significant impacts in their sectors.
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#animal-rights

To build a giant sheep, man spends 10 years smuggling, cloning, and inseminating

Dolly's cloning ushered in a new era, proving somatic cells can recreate entire organisms and sparking a commercial cloning industry.

Give a dog a clone: Couple to spend 40,000 to bring their beloved pet back to life

Cloning pets, though expensive and legal in the US, reflects deep emotional connections owners have with their animals.

To build a giant sheep, man spends 10 years smuggling, cloning, and inseminating

Dolly's cloning ushered in a new era, proving somatic cells can recreate entire organisms and sparking a commercial cloning industry.

Give a dog a clone: Couple to spend 40,000 to bring their beloved pet back to life

Cloning pets, though expensive and legal in the US, reflects deep emotional connections owners have with their animals.
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#de-extinction

How a putrid' find in a museum cupboard could be the key to bringing the Tasmanian tiger back to life

The discovery of a well-preserved thylacine head in a museum has significantly advanced de-extinction research efforts.
Unexpected findings can have profound impacts on scientific progress.

De-extinction company's mascot strikingly similar to Jurassic Park

Colossal Foundation aims to 'de-extinct' the Tasmanian tiger, claiming 99.9% accuracy in its genome reconstruction.

How a putrid' find in a museum cupboard could be the key to bringing the Tasmanian tiger back to life

The discovery of a well-preserved thylacine head in a museum has significantly advanced de-extinction research efforts.
Unexpected findings can have profound impacts on scientific progress.

De-extinction company's mascot strikingly similar to Jurassic Park

Colossal Foundation aims to 'de-extinct' the Tasmanian tiger, claiming 99.9% accuracy in its genome reconstruction.
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#epigenetics

A new method of writing data to DNA

This innovative method utilizes DNA epi-bits for data storage, achieving significant recording capabilities despite existing challenges.

Say hello to the epi-bit, a new approach to DNA data storage

New DNA data storage method improves efficiency, reducing cost and time significantly.

A new method of writing data to DNA

This innovative method utilizes DNA epi-bits for data storage, achieving significant recording capabilities despite existing challenges.

Say hello to the epi-bit, a new approach to DNA data storage

New DNA data storage method improves efficiency, reducing cost and time significantly.
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Tardigrade reaction to radiation may be useful for humans

Researchers are mapping tardigrade DNA to understand radiation resistance, potentially leading to drugs that prevent or reverse radiation effects.
#drug-discovery

AI Model Predicts Dual Target Drugs

AI is transforming biotechnology and pharmaceuticals by enabling the design of drugs that target multiple diseases simultaneously.

How techbio is shaking up pharma

Tech disruptors aim to revolutionize drug discovery in the pharma sector using AI to improve efficiency and understanding of biology.

AI Model Predicts Dual Target Drugs

AI is transforming biotechnology and pharmaceuticals by enabling the design of drugs that target multiple diseases simultaneously.

How techbio is shaking up pharma

Tech disruptors aim to revolutionize drug discovery in the pharma sector using AI to improve efficiency and understanding of biology.
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#patent-law

Biological Deposits in Patent Applications: Why, When and Where

The Budapest Treaty simplifies the patent application process for biological inventions by requiring one deposit to fulfill multiple jurisdictional obligations.

Seeds of Doubt: PTAB Rejects Plant Patent Challenge, Citing Genetic Uncertainty

The PTAB upheld a utility patent for a maize variety developed through simple crossbreeding, emphasizing the importance of genotypic considerations in patent claims.

Biological Deposits in Patent Applications: Why, When and Where

The Budapest Treaty simplifies the patent application process for biological inventions by requiring one deposit to fulfill multiple jurisdictional obligations.

Seeds of Doubt: PTAB Rejects Plant Patent Challenge, Citing Genetic Uncertainty

The PTAB upheld a utility patent for a maize variety developed through simple crossbreeding, emphasizing the importance of genotypic considerations in patent claims.
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#nobel-prize

British AI guru Sir Demis Hassabis who co-founded Google DeepMind wins Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Sir Demis Hassabis won the Nobel prize for groundbreaking AI work on protein structure prediction, enabling major advancements in biology.

Jennifer Doudna on the Brave New World Being Ushered In by Gene Editing

CRISPR technology offers transformative potential for medicine and agriculture but raises significant ethical and societal concerns.

Chemistry Nobel

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognizes advancements in protein prediction and design crucial for biological and environmental applications.

British AI guru Sir Demis Hassabis who co-founded Google DeepMind wins Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Sir Demis Hassabis won the Nobel prize for groundbreaking AI work on protein structure prediction, enabling major advancements in biology.

Jennifer Doudna on the Brave New World Being Ushered In by Gene Editing

CRISPR technology offers transformative potential for medicine and agriculture but raises significant ethical and societal concerns.

Chemistry Nobel

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognizes advancements in protein prediction and design crucial for biological and environmental applications.
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Juxtapoz Magazine - Beverly Fishman: The Pursuit of Perfection

Beverly Fishman's exhibition examines the intersection of biotechnology and art, portraying progress through vibrant abstract works.
#cancer-research

EU backs Dutch scaleup Lumicks to fast-track discovery of cancer treatments

Lumicks has secured €20mn funding to enhance immunotherapy drug discovery by improving its real-time cell avidity analyser technology.

Author Correction: Life-cycle-coupled evolution of mitosis in close relatives of animals - Nature

Collaboration among international researchers is crucial for addressing complex scientific challenges in cell biology and cancer research.

EU backs Dutch scaleup Lumicks to fast-track discovery of cancer treatments

Lumicks has secured €20mn funding to enhance immunotherapy drug discovery by improving its real-time cell avidity analyser technology.

Author Correction: Life-cycle-coupled evolution of mitosis in close relatives of animals - Nature

Collaboration among international researchers is crucial for addressing complex scientific challenges in cell biology and cancer research.
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Your toothbrush is home to hundreds of new viruses. They could be the future of biotech.

A study identified unique bacteriophage on toothbrushes and shower heads, which could help combat antibiotic-resistant pathogens.

MiLaboratories gets $10M for a platform play to accelerate genomic research | TechCrunch

Advances in DNA sequencing create startup opportunities to build user-friendly software for biologists to analyze genomic data effectively.

The Hangar: A Modern Food Hall That's About to Take Off

The Hangar redefines the work dining experience, integrating public spaces with elements of office life in South San Francisco's biotech sector.
#sustainable-development

The Israel-Hamas conflict one year on: researcher resilience in the face of war

Hussein Al-Ajrami, displaced due to conflict, is now developing sustainable shelters for Palestinian families in partnership with a non-profit organization.

We Need to be Ready for Biotech's ChatGPT Moment

Biology will revolutionize industries like healthcare, food production, and energy with advancements such as lab-grown meat, personalized therapies, and AI-driven biological experiments.

The Israel-Hamas conflict one year on: researcher resilience in the face of war

Hussein Al-Ajrami, displaced due to conflict, is now developing sustainable shelters for Palestinian families in partnership with a non-profit organization.

We Need to be Ready for Biotech's ChatGPT Moment

Biology will revolutionize industries like healthcare, food production, and energy with advancements such as lab-grown meat, personalized therapies, and AI-driven biological experiments.
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Astronauts Should Eat Space Rocks on the Way to Mars, Scientists Propose

Asteroids could serve as a potential food source for astronauts by converting their material into nutritional biomass using bacteria.

Microbial extract from Finnish forests can heal eczema, study finds

Uute Scientific's microbial extract mimics Finnish nature and shows potential in treating atopic dermatitis effectively.

These New Biomaterials Can Help Decarbonize Fashion and Construction

The Exploring Jacket uses bacteria for its dyes, exemplifying biodesign's potential in creating sustainable, eco-friendly products.
#life-sciences

Twenty years of Addgene

Addgene streamlines the sharing of plasmids to facilitate research and collaboration in the life sciences.

A snapshot of Lithuania's life-sciences landscape

Lithuania aims to enhance research in life sciences and biotechnology by retaining local talent, attracting international researchers, and promoting collaboration over competition.

Twenty years of Addgene

Addgene streamlines the sharing of plasmids to facilitate research and collaboration in the life sciences.

A snapshot of Lithuania's life-sciences landscape

Lithuania aims to enhance research in life sciences and biotechnology by retaining local talent, attracting international researchers, and promoting collaboration over competition.
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#stock-market

Prediction: This Pharma Stock Will Be the Best Performer the Rest of 2024

Market pullbacks can make investors hesitant, but undervalued opportunities exist in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, with some stocks predicted to double in value.

Check Out Last Week's Big Insider Buying: Biotechs, Energy, and More

Recent insider buying activity signals confidence in stock price increases, especially in biotech and during market uncertainties.

Stock Market Today: The Biggest Premarket Winners and Losers

Premarket trading can reveal significant movements in stock prices based on news and developments.

3 Hot Penny Stocks to Buy With $1000

Penny stocks are risky investments that can lead to significant gains if chosen wisely.
Investors should be cautious and only invest money they can afford to lose in penny stocks.

Prediction: This Pharma Stock Will Be the Best Performer the Rest of 2024

Market pullbacks can make investors hesitant, but undervalued opportunities exist in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, with some stocks predicted to double in value.

Check Out Last Week's Big Insider Buying: Biotechs, Energy, and More

Recent insider buying activity signals confidence in stock price increases, especially in biotech and during market uncertainties.

Stock Market Today: The Biggest Premarket Winners and Losers

Premarket trading can reveal significant movements in stock prices based on news and developments.

3 Hot Penny Stocks to Buy With $1000

Penny stocks are risky investments that can lead to significant gains if chosen wisely.
Investors should be cautious and only invest money they can afford to lose in penny stocks.
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#penny-stocks

3 Penny Stocks to Buy With $500

Penny stocks can yield significant returns but come with high risk; only invest what you can afford to lose.

4 Stocks Under $5 To Buy Now

Penny stocks below $5 come with higher risk but potential for significant gains, particularly in biotechnology investments.

Penny Stocks To Buy With Just $1500: PMVP, BOLD, SPRO

Investing in penny stocks offers the potential for high returns, but comes with significant risks, particularly in the domain of small, undeveloped companies.

3 Penny Stocks to Buy With $500

Penny stocks can yield significant returns but come with high risk; only invest what you can afford to lose.

4 Stocks Under $5 To Buy Now

Penny stocks below $5 come with higher risk but potential for significant gains, particularly in biotechnology investments.

Penny Stocks To Buy With Just $1500: PMVP, BOLD, SPRO

Investing in penny stocks offers the potential for high returns, but comes with significant risks, particularly in the domain of small, undeveloped companies.
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Shuttered Bayfair mall in San Leandro turns to tech to revitalize, adds drone and biotech companies

The former Bayfair Mall is being transformed into a tech hub, accommodating companies like Vantage Robotics and Berkeley Yeast.
#genetic-engineering

A Rose Without Thorns? How Gene Editing Is Giving Plants A Glow-Up

The discovery of a gene controlling prickliness can lead to the development of smooth, prickle-free plants without compromising fruit and flower quality.

Author Correction: Birth of protein folds and functions in the virome - Nature

The article highlights the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing biotechnological research.

A Rose Without Thorns? How Gene Editing Is Giving Plants A Glow-Up

The discovery of a gene controlling prickliness can lead to the development of smooth, prickle-free plants without compromising fruit and flower quality.

Author Correction: Birth of protein folds and functions in the virome - Nature

The article highlights the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing biotechnological research.
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Obesity drugmaker BioAge targets $158 million in IPO

BioAge Labs Inc. is raising up to $157.5 million in its IPO targeting therapies for obesity and metabolic diseases.
The initial price range suggests a company market value of about $587 million.
Key investors include CEO Kristen Fortney and prominent venture capital firms.

This inventive brutalist lamp is actually made out of bacteria-based concrete

The Gathering Lamp represents a breakthrough in eco-friendly design, integrating living organisms to create sustainable materials.
NPOL is pushing the boundaries of biodesign with innovative uses of bacteria in product development.

Scotland's agri-biotech startup SOLASTA Bio bags 12.6M

SOLASTA Bio raises $14M for innovative peptide-based bioinsecticides to enhance sustainable agriculture and combat traditional insecticide challenges.
#innovation

Why Jennifer Doudna is one of Fast Company's 10 most innovative people of the last 10 years

CRISPR technology has revolutionized gene editing in medicine, impacting various diseases and treatment methodologies.

A futurist explains 3 essential things needed to prepare for the imminent AI and biotech revolutions

Human-engineered intelligence and life indicate a radical transformation in society, with profound implications for the future.

How Does a Bioluminescent Petunia Glow?

The Firefly petunia is a bioluminescent plant that challenges traditional views on ornamental flowers.

California tech founder's vampiric SF event is a shameless cash grab

The 'Don't Die Summit' showcases biotech aimed at extending life, led by Bryan Johnson's controversial methods and eccentric entrepreneurial spirit.

Building a nurturing ecosystem in deep tech: collaboration over proprietary innovation

Collaboration is crucial in deep tech for faster innovation and greater impact.

Why Jennifer Doudna is one of Fast Company's 10 most innovative people of the last 10 years

CRISPR technology has revolutionized gene editing in medicine, impacting various diseases and treatment methodologies.

A futurist explains 3 essential things needed to prepare for the imminent AI and biotech revolutions

Human-engineered intelligence and life indicate a radical transformation in society, with profound implications for the future.

How Does a Bioluminescent Petunia Glow?

The Firefly petunia is a bioluminescent plant that challenges traditional views on ornamental flowers.

California tech founder's vampiric SF event is a shameless cash grab

The 'Don't Die Summit' showcases biotech aimed at extending life, led by Bryan Johnson's controversial methods and eccentric entrepreneurial spirit.

Building a nurturing ecosystem in deep tech: collaboration over proprietary innovation

Collaboration is crucial in deep tech for faster innovation and greater impact.
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How a struggling biotech company became a university 'spin-in'

Andreas Laustsen-Kiel focuses on developing innovative antivenoms, stemming from a life-changing experience with snakebite victims in Tanzania.
Entrepreneurship in life sciences can tackle urgent medical needs, as evidenced by Laustsen-Kiel's ventures in antivenom development.
#mrna-technology

Whatever happened to ... the Brazilian besties creating an mRNA vaccine as a gift to the world

Brazilian scientists aim to democratize vaccine access by creating a free-to-use mRNA vaccine against COVID and other diseases.

The mRNA miracle workers

The collaboration between Drew Weissman and Katalin Karikó led to the development of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines in 2020.
The mRNA COVID vaccine directs cells to create spike proteins, building defenses against the virus, ultimately helping fight against it.

Whatever happened to ... the Brazilian besties creating an mRNA vaccine as a gift to the world

Brazilian scientists aim to democratize vaccine access by creating a free-to-use mRNA vaccine against COVID and other diseases.

The mRNA miracle workers

The collaboration between Drew Weissman and Katalin Karikó led to the development of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines in 2020.
The mRNA COVID vaccine directs cells to create spike proteins, building defenses against the virus, ultimately helping fight against it.
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Common food dye found to make skin and muscle temporarily transparent

A food dye can make animal tissues temporarily transparent, enhancing visibility for medical applications.

Harnessing the power of technology to better meet patient needs

The urgency of increasing plasma donations drives a need for digital transformation in plasma-derived therapies.

AirBubble Restorative Space / ecoLogicStudio

The AirBubble design promotes employee well-being through a blend of nature and advanced biotechnological solutions.

An Interview about the Sentient Clit | Berlin Art Link

The 'Sentient Clit' project explores female pleasure through bioprinted clitorises from menstrual blood, merging art, science, and social critique.

Who wins from nature's genetic bounty? The billions at stake in a global biopiracy' battle

The ownership and distribution of genetic data from biodiversity is a crucial issue being discussed at upcoming international summits.

Adaptive 3D printing system to pick and place bugs and other organisms

The University of Minnesota has developed an adaptive 3D printing system that can autonomously identify and manipulate organisms for various applications, streamlining research processes.
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3 months ago

Never underestimate RNA: how a molecule went from bit player to star of the show

RNA is a multifaceted player in evolution and cell biology, with diverse functions beyond just genetic information.

Embark On A Climate-conscious Expedition with Positive Polar

Pioneering polar expedition company intertwines luxury travel with environmental stewardship.

Swiss startup creates modular device for on-demand cell therapy manufacturing

Automated cell therapy manufacturing with less stress and contamination through modular device.

Powerful 'nanopore' DNA sequencing method tackles proteins too

Protein analysis using nanopore sequencing is advancing, enabling the identification of proteins and their modifications without exact amino acid sequencing.

New AI can CHANGE human genes to cure even the rarest of diseases

AI-designed gene editing system OpenCRISPR-1 reduces off-target editing by 95%, offering potential for precise genetic disease cures.

Net art pioneer Shu Lea Cheang wins $100,000 LG Guggenheim prize

Shu Lea Cheang wins LG Guggenheim Award with $100,000 prize for her work with technology
Cheang's diverse projects span biotechnology, alternative currencies, and gender perceptions
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