Life Science Business of Merck Breaks Ground on Company’s First Lateral Flow Membrane Production Facility in the United States

BASF to build new fermentation plant for crop protection products in Ludwigshafen

Strengthening the portfolio of biological and biotechnology-based crop protection products

SCHOTT Pharma to expand in the U.S.

New prefillable syringe manufacturing facility in Wilson, North Carolina

World’s First Pilot Plant for Bio-Based Aniline

Use of biotechnology: New process for petroleum-free raw material on its way to industrial maturity

Biotech startup Enifer secures €12 million grant to build a first-of-its-kind mycoprotein ingredient factory

The new facility will have a production capacity of 3 million kilograms a year of sustainable, locally sourced protein

Lilly to expand injectable manufacturing capacity with planned $2.5 billion site in Germany

Company also commits to investing up to $100 million in German early-stage life sciences ecosystem

Gerresheimer: Groundbreaking ceremony for plant expansion in Querétaro, Mexico

Investment volume of around 100 million Euros

Automated, cost-effective production of mRNA vaccines as well as cell and gene therapeutics

“The system will enable automated, component-based, flexible and validatable production”

Vetter looks ahead to further expansions to meet supply chain demand

Ongoing investments in the supply chain for complex injectable medications

Bayer invests 250 million Euros in new production facility in Finland

Accelerating global access to modern contraception

Rentschler Biopharma’s ATMP facility in Stevenage, UK, receives MHRA approval

UK site now set for clinical production of adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors for gene therapy

Sartorius opens manufacturing facility for cell culture media in Puerto Rico

Expansion of capacities for manufacturing powder media with focus on the Americas region

Merck Invests € 23 Million to Expand Cell Culture Media Production in Kansas, USA

Boosts capabilities with additional 9,100 sq m2 of manufacturing and redesigned lab space

Numaferm and Zoetis Sign License Agreement to Collaborate on Developing and Producing Proteins and Peptides

Merck Invests Approximately € 70 Million to Expand Reagent Manufacturing in China

Major investment at company’s Nantong site reflects Merck’s China strategy

Waters and Sartorius Expand Collaboration to Deliver Comprehensive Bioanalytics for Downstream Biomanufacturing

Rentschler Biopharma joins forces with Ikarovec to accelerate novel gene therapies

Ikarovec is developing novel gene therapies to treat serious, but common eye diseases

GEA invests EUR 50 million in German centrifuge production sites

Focus on sustainable production, including digitalized and automated processes

Drug shortages: These factors lead to supply bottlenecks in the pharmaceutical industry

Competition between generics manufacturers makes supply chains more vulnerable

Lonza Completes Expansion of Conjugation Facility in Visp

Expansion adds development and manufacturing capacity for pre-clinical, clinical and commercial supply of bioconjugates and antibody-drug conjugates

Eppendorf: New production site in Shanghai metropolitan region

Centrifuge business to be bolstered in the growth market of China

Common household chemicals pose new threat to brain health

Research shows chemicals in countless household items harm specialized cells in the brain

Sustainable plastics from agricultural waste

The production of these materials is now being scaled up by the EPFL spin-off, Bloom Biorenewables, in an effort to get them into the market

The mother's protein intake affects the newborn's face

"The findings emphasize the importance of maintaining a well-balanced diet during pregnancy, with particular attention to protein intake"

Microbe of the Year 2023: Bacillus subtilis – for health and technology

Already, Bacillus subtilis is indispensable in many industries, and many more innovations are expected

Unfavourable carbohydrates early in the morning - a potential problem for "owls"

"Larks" and "owls" react differently to carbohydrate-rich meals

Memory self-test via smartphone can identify early signs of Alzheimer’s disease

German-US research team and Magdeburg-based start-up have proven that memory problems can be recognised using an app

Hypoallergenic pets: dream or reality?

Luxembourg Institute of Health navigates the science behind supposed ‘sneeze-free’ animals

Gut microbiota and antibiotics: Missing puzzle piece discovered

HIRI scientists identify small RNA that influences the sensitivity of the intestinal pathogen Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron to certain antibiotics

Possible billion-euro deal: Novo Nordisk wants to acquire MHH spin-off

Presence of nicotine and antidepressants detected in Antarctic waters

A study with the participation of IDAEA and IGME locates organic contaminants derived from human activity in inland and coastal waters of the frozen continent

Interaction between metabolic health and healthy aging supported

“It was very exciting for us to discover a longevity intervention that is effective in late life"

Innovative treatment helmet from a Basel spin-off promises advances in the treatment of Alzheimer’s

There is a huge market for the treatment of patients with degenerative brain diseases

Battery material for the sodium-ion revolution

The monkey shoulder gives the bottle a fresh look for an even more stylish sip

Nosy chemistry

New portable chemical nose can identify a broad range of chemicals

C1 proves continuous green methanol production process in record time, confirming predictions from quantum chemistry

Start-up sets a new standard in green methanol production while tripling innovation speed with the predictive power of quantum chemistry

Food supplements: what to look out for

BVL advocates careful handling of food supplements and gives tips on how to buy them safely - especially online

Novel UV Broadband Spectrometer Revolutionises Air Pollutant Analysis

The laser-based technology developed at TU Graz enables the continual real-time analysis of air pollutants and their interaction with other gases and sunlight

More efficient, lighter, more sustainable: researchers develop next-generation batteries

Completely new approach

GEA adds proven AI solution to its portfolio with acquisition of CattleEye

Acquisition underscores GEA's commitment to animal health and welfare as part of its Next Generation Farming strategy

Chemical analyses faster and more precise than ever before

A new spectroscopy method: Ultra-short light pulses enable high-precision "artificial nose"

A breakthrough in all-solid-state battery technology, enhancing the performance of the lithium from the bottom

Sweet success: researchers crack sugarcane’s complex genetic code

Scientists created a highly accurate reference genome for one of the most important modern crops and found a rare example of how genes confer disease resistance in plants

Fraunhofer IPMS develops new multi-sensor system for water analysis

New standards in the assessment of water quality

Improving battery production processes

EU project for efficient and sustainable European production of lithium-ion batteries

Milk on ice: Antarctic time capsule of whole milk powder sheds light on the enduring qualities—and evolution—of dairy products past and present

A new Journal of Dairy Science® comparative study demonstrates that the milk powder fueling our ancestors is remarkably similar to the milk powder we enjoy today

Advanced imaging techniques on a semiconductor material reveal ‘surprising’ hidden activity

"This surprising and previously overlooked observation completely changes how we need to view this technology"

Nadja Håkansson appointed Chief Executive Officer of thyssenkrupp Uhde

Green light from the antitrust authorities

Rügenwalder Mühle allows the family holding Pfeifer & Langen to acquire a majority stake

OQ Chemicals Declares Force Majeure for Oberhausen Products

Disruption at Raw Material Supplier

An avocado a day may improve overall diet quality

Highest power efficiency achieved in flexible solar cells using new fabrication technique

Asparagus enjoyment - that's what counts

Valuable tips on the white and green heralds of spring

Atomic-scale semiconductor process technology and clean hydrogen technology join hands

A game changer for the potato industry discovered

Researchers solve crucial cold-induced sweetening problem in potato production

Tests confirm quality of purified graphite from used lithium-ion batteries

Important step for the Circular Economy

Planted Launches first-of-its-kind fermented Steak & Expands Production

The better steak: 97% less CO₂e than its animal counterpart