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The pre-life puzzle: Tracing the rise of complexity in a lifeless world

Assembly Theory presents a novel approach to understanding life by emphasizing the importance of information and complexity in living systems.

A bold challenge to the orthodox definition of life

Sara Imari Walker challenges the conventional view of life as an epiphenomenon, emphasizing that life fundamentally engages with information.

The pre-life puzzle: Tracing the rise of complexity in a lifeless world

Assembly Theory presents a novel approach to understanding life by emphasizing the importance of information and complexity in living systems.

A bold challenge to the orthodox definition of life

Sara Imari Walker challenges the conventional view of life as an epiphenomenon, emphasizing that life fundamentally engages with information.
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#investing

EXCLUSIVE: Life-sciences investor BEVC raising $25M climate fund

BEVC is diversifying its focus by raising a $25 million fund specifically for climate-related startups.

Healthcare VC firm Initiate has a new $45M and has already founded five startups internally | TechCrunch

Initiate Ventures is launching with a $45 million fund, blending early-stage investments and in-house startup incubation in healthcare.

EXCLUSIVE: Life-sciences investor BEVC raising $25M climate fund

BEVC is diversifying its focus by raising a $25 million fund specifically for climate-related startups.

Healthcare VC firm Initiate has a new $45M and has already founded five startups internally | TechCrunch

Initiate Ventures is launching with a $45 million fund, blending early-stage investments and in-house startup incubation in healthcare.
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Irish economy not vulnerable after Trump victory, says Peter Burke

Ireland's economy is strong and diverse, bolstered by its robust technology and life sciences sectors.
#innovation

Generative AI: Powering the next era of life sciences innovations

Generative AI in life sciences landscape is poised to drive innovation, offering solutions for drug discovery, clinical trials, and manufacturing processes.

Generative AI: The new era of life sciences innovation

AWS's generative AI solutions provide transformative opportunities for life sciences organizations. Accelerate drug discovery, streamline manufacturing oversight, enhance patient engagement, access foundation models, manage data securely, and scale AI workloads on AWS high-performance infrastructure.

DTU Spinout Secures 1.6 Million to Revolutionize Microscopy with WARP Technology

Clair Scientific raises €1.6 million to enhance their revolutionary microscopy technology for life sciences.

Generative AI: Powering the next era of life sciences innovations

Generative AI in life sciences landscape is poised to drive innovation, offering solutions for drug discovery, clinical trials, and manufacturing processes.

Generative AI: The new era of life sciences innovation

AWS's generative AI solutions provide transformative opportunities for life sciences organizations. Accelerate drug discovery, streamline manufacturing oversight, enhance patient engagement, access foundation models, manage data securely, and scale AI workloads on AWS high-performance infrastructure.

DTU Spinout Secures 1.6 Million to Revolutionize Microscopy with WARP Technology

Clair Scientific raises €1.6 million to enhance their revolutionary microscopy technology for life sciences.
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Life Sciences Masters Panelists Say USPTO's Controversial Anti-Pharma Rules are Unlikely to Progress

The pharmaceutical industry faces significant scrutiny, yet recent proposals damaging to it are unlikely to advance.
#urban-development

'World-class' science hub bringing thousands of jobs moves step closer

The new development will add significant life sciences space and community amenities near Royal London Hospital, pending approval from the Mayor of London.

Work gets under way on Europe's biggest life sciences building in Canary Wharf

One North Quay, a significant development in London, will be a leading hub for life sciences and technology, fostering innovation and sustainability.

'World-class' science hub bringing thousands of jobs moves step closer

The new development will add significant life sciences space and community amenities near Royal London Hospital, pending approval from the Mayor of London.

Work gets under way on Europe's biggest life sciences building in Canary Wharf

One North Quay, a significant development in London, will be a leading hub for life sciences and technology, fostering innovation and sustainability.
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#economic-development

Health diagnostics 'unicorn' to bring more than 1,000 jobs to bolster Austin's life sciences sector - Austin Monitor

BillionToOne's expansion into Austin will bring over 1,000 jobs, reinforcing the city's status as a hub for life sciences.

Ontario invests $146M in hopes of becoming biomanufacturing and life sciences hub | CBC News

Ontario aims to become a global leader in life sciences with a $146 million investment, focusing on biomanufacturing and health sciences.

Health diagnostics 'unicorn' to bring more than 1,000 jobs to bolster Austin's life sciences sector - Austin Monitor

BillionToOne's expansion into Austin will bring over 1,000 jobs, reinforcing the city's status as a hub for life sciences.

Ontario invests $146M in hopes of becoming biomanufacturing and life sciences hub | CBC News

Ontario aims to become a global leader in life sciences with a $146 million investment, focusing on biomanufacturing and health sciences.
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Unemployed to be given weight-loss jab to help them back into work, government says

Eli Lilly invests £279 million in UK's life sciences for weight-loss jab trials aimed at reducing unemployment and health burdens.
#investment

UNIIQ invests 2.5M in these 7 startups - Silicon Canals

UNIIQ invests €2.5M in several deep tech and life sciences startups to bolster innovation and sustainability in the region.

AstraZeneca's 450 million vaccine plant at risk as government reconsiders financial backing

The Treasury is in talks with AstraZeneca regarding a £450 million vaccine facility, but funding support is significantly reduced, raising concerns about investment viability.

Sweden's SmiLe Inject Capital invests 800K in 3 startups

SmiLe Inject Capital invests in three life science startups to boost innovations in healthcare and support their commercial growth.

UNIIQ invests 2.5M in these 7 startups - Silicon Canals

UNIIQ invests €2.5M in several deep tech and life sciences startups to bolster innovation and sustainability in the region.

AstraZeneca's 450 million vaccine plant at risk as government reconsiders financial backing

The Treasury is in talks with AstraZeneca regarding a £450 million vaccine facility, but funding support is significantly reduced, raising concerns about investment viability.

Sweden's SmiLe Inject Capital invests 800K in 3 startups

SmiLe Inject Capital invests in three life science startups to boost innovations in healthcare and support their commercial growth.
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#biotechnology

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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NASA set to launch mission to Jupiter's moon Europa in search of signs of life

NASA's Europa Clipper mission aims to explore the potential for life in Europa's subsurface ocean, launching on Oct. 10, 2023.

Author Correction: Drosophila immune cells transport oxygen through PPO2 protein phase transition - Nature

Interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial for progress in life sciences.

Researchers Study Life After Death - And It Gets Weirder

The emergence of new multicellular life forms from dead organisms challenges traditional views of life and death.
#artificial-intelligence

83% of cybersecurity managers are looking into AI

Life sciences companies are increasingly turning to AI for cybersecurity skills gaps.

Belgium: Researchers at Imec tackle bioconvergence | Computer Weekly

Bioconvergence is a mega trend reshaping the 21st century, blending biology and data science for innovative healthcare solutions.

83% of cybersecurity managers are looking into AI

Life sciences companies are increasingly turning to AI for cybersecurity skills gaps.

Belgium: Researchers at Imec tackle bioconvergence | Computer Weekly

Bioconvergence is a mega trend reshaping the 21st century, blending biology and data science for innovative healthcare solutions.
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#evolution

It's the Human Body's Only Disposable Organ. It Makes Us Who We Are.

The placenta is a vital organ in mammalian development, essential for the growth of the embryo and the survival of the species.

Unlocking the Secrets of Autocatalytic Sets: How Bit Strings and Reactions Shape Molecular Evolution | HackerNoon

Life's emergence and evolution are viewed as natural, creative processes rather than mere chemical accidents.

It's the Human Body's Only Disposable Organ. It Makes Us Who We Are.

The placenta is a vital organ in mammalian development, essential for the growth of the embryo and the survival of the species.

Unlocking the Secrets of Autocatalytic Sets: How Bit Strings and Reactions Shape Molecular Evolution | HackerNoon

Life's emergence and evolution are viewed as natural, creative processes rather than mere chemical accidents.
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HP secures up to $50 million in CHIPS Act funding to expand an Oregon facility

HP receives $50 million from the CHIPS Act to modernize its Oregon plant, aiming to create over 250 jobs and support innovations in life sciences.

Boston ranks No. 19 of top 20 metros for new apartment construction

Boston will see 1,813 new apartment units in 2024, driven by demand from the life science sector.

"Life does not exist": The deceptively tricky task of defining life

Life is fundamentally challenging to define, blurring the lines between living and non-living.
Prominent scientists argue about the essence and existence of life, suggesting it may be an illusion.

Stockbridge set to start medical office building in Beverly Grove

Stockdale Capital Partners is developing a 12-story medical office and life sciences building in Beverly Grove, set to replace a Big 5 Sporting Goods store, with construction starting in December 2022.

Metabolon Secures $60M Credit Facility to Accelerate Growth Initiatives

Metabolon secured $60M credit facility from Trinity Capital, enabling growth in R&D, global expansion for metabolomics solutions in life sciences.

Via Scientific Secures $5 Million in Seed Funding Led by G20 Ventures and Innospark Ventures

Via Scientific, developer of Via Foundry, raised $5 million in seed funding to accelerate the pace of life sciences discovery.
The Via Foundry platform provides a comprehensive multi-omics solution for analyzing data across various disciplines and leveraging AI to identify patterns and biomarkers.
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