Gamma-Tocotrienol kills prostate cancer stem cells

CureVac and MD Anderson enter strategic collaboration to develop novel cancer vaccines

Collaboration aims to develop novel, off-the-shelf, mRNA-based cancer vaccines in selected hematological and solid cancers with high unmet medical need

Development of robot-based solutions for laboratory automation

University of Rostock and Yaskawa agree to continue their cooperation

Antiviral nasal spray for common colds or more severe respiratory diseases

Start-up G.ST Antivirals reports start of Phase II trial and announces appointment of Ronald Bruce Turner as new Chief Medical Officer

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

Pregabalin and gabapentin in combination with other drugs - a potentially lethal cocktail

ActiTrexx treats first patient with novel regulatory T cell therapy against Graft-versus-Host Disease

First regulatory T cell therapy from an unmatched third-party donor

An intestinal chip model takes research of fungal infections to a new level

Successful cooperation between science, clinic and start-up

Biofrontera transfers clinical research to the U.S.

"We can be much more flexible in our strategy to expand our market presence in Europe thanks to the newly defined cost structure"

BASF to research on alternatives to animal testing on behalf of the European Chemicals Agency

Number of animal experiments required for safety assessments of chemical substances to be further reduced

Evotec and Owkin enter an A.I.-powered strategic partnership to accelerate therapeutics pipeline in oncology and I&I

A milestone on the pathway to Lab 4.0: A new standard for the smart lab

SPECTARIS presents the first industrial communication standard for laboratory and analytical devices

Using artificial intelligence to discover therapeutic antibodies

Former EMBL staff scientist founds a start-up – DenovAI – for broader, faster and cheaper antibody discovery using advanced machine learning and computational biophysics

Neuromuscular 2D model for drug research

Eppendorf and Neste forge strategic partnership to develop new line of renewable lab plastics

A sustainable choice for labs

Alzheimer’s Drug PRI-002 Receives EMA Approval for Phase II Trial

UK approves world's first therapy with gene scissors

Developers of the Crispr method were awarded the Nobel Prize in 2020: a drug using the gene scissors has now been approved for the first time

Novel protein to prevent immune system attacks on own body

1.2 million euros for immunology start-up

Startup HyPhoX develops miniaturized biosensors with support from BAM

"The innovative thing about our sensor is that we combine optical, electrical and biochemical analytics on one chip, and we do it in a handy, portable device"

Collaboration to develop vaccine against Helicobacter pylori

Core Facility Animal Models and start-up company Iguana cooperate

Fraunhofer IPA transfers rights to use laboratory robot KEVIN United Robotics Group

KEVIN can be flexibly and intuitively integrated into laboratory infrastructures and automates processes

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

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

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"

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

Machine learning classifier accelerates the development of cellular immunotherapies

"To finance further development, we have founded the biotech start-up Tcelltech"

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

Chemical analyses faster and more precise than ever before

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

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

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

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"

OQ Chemicals Declares Force Majeure for Oberhausen Products

Disruption at Raw Material Supplier

An avocado a day may improve overall diet quality

Can an artificial nose detect food spoilage?

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

Green light from the antitrust authorities

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

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

Creation of digital twins of machines in minutes

AI startup Tomorrow Things simplifies and accelerates complex digitalisation of machines: EUR 1.5 million in seed funding

Asparagus enjoyment - that's what counts

Valuable tips on the white and green heralds of spring