Applera and Bio-Rad Enter Settlement Discussions over Patent Infringement Lawsuit

Children and adolescents contaminated with banned plasticizer

Almost all samples contaminated

14 recommendations for effective cancer prevention

WHO updates European Code against Cancer

Sugar tax to curb chronic diseases

DEGAM welcomes legislative initiative on sugar tax

Biotech made in Europe: The EU Biotech Act comes at the right time

The chemical-pharmaceutical industry is on a difficult path

Total sales down 1 percent compared to the previous year

CureVac Announces Resolution of Patent Litigation with Pfizer/BioNTech

BioNTech’s acquisition of CureVac will be implemented as planned

Commission launches new strategy to make Europe a global leader in life sciences by 2030

ChatGPT grows insect-toxic genetically engineered plant

Blind spot in the EU draft law on genetic engineering

CureVac Receives Positive Validity Decision from European Patent Office in Litigation Against BioNTech SE

BIOTECH AUSTRIA calls for better framework conditions for the biotechnology sector of the future

Proposals provide impetus for research, infrastructure and investments in Austria

Cancer treatment: Experts propose specific and suited guidelines for the use and regulation of artificial intelligence

ECHA’s investigation finds toxic chemicals present in childcare products

BioM and Munich Biotech Cluster celebrate its 25th anniversary

A quarter century of success in biotechnology

Chemical pollution threatens biodiversity

Scientists say more environmental pollutants should be considered in species protection

CureVac and GSK Enter into Pandemic Preparedness Contract with German Government

Five-year contract enables production of up to 80 million vaccine doses at short notice in case of a public health emergency

What the Biden-Harris administration means for chemistry

The new administration has inherited a global pandemic and worsening climate change, among other science-related issues

Japan and Singapore Grant CRISPR Patents to Merck

Restriction of hazardous substances in tattoo inks

Merck Awarded Canadian CRISPR Nickase Patent for Foundational Genome-Editing Technology

ECETOC Task Force provides new insights

Toxicity testing of microparticles and poorly soluble liquids in the water environment

Do natural substances from blueberries and blue grapes protect nerve cells from aging?

A clock that measures the aging of nerve cells finds molecules that protect against age-related neurodegeneration

Two days of oatmeal reduce cholesterol level

Study shows that positive effects are still evident even six weeks later

What role do ultra-processed foods play in heart attacks and strokes?

“Awareness is the first step toward prevention”

How does coffee turn immune cells into cancer fighters?

A study shows that everyday substances like caffeine from coffee, tea or even chocolate can be harnessed to precisely control how cells behave

DNAzymes for a pioneering cancer therapy

Newly founded company to conduct clinical trials

14 recommendations for effective cancer prevention

WHO updates European Code against Cancer

Cats and humans have a lot in common when it comes to cancer

Genome atlas created for cat cancer: New hope for better treatments for cats and humans

5,000-year-old bacteria defy 10 modern antibiotics

Ice cave bacteria could sharpen antibiotic resistance crisis – or help solve it

More sustainability for rapid medical tests

"BioMat" project researches technologies for the use of biocompatible materials in point-of-care diagnostics

Roche opens new high-tech innovation center for 300 million euros in Bavaria

Samples at the touch of a button: a new efficiency in the laboratory landscape

Occurrence of blood clots after COVID-19 vaccination deciphered

Discovery can make vaccines even safer in the future

What drives food allergies?

New study pinpoints early-life factors that raise risk

Chemical plant closures rate surges six-fold in Europe since 2022

"It’s no longer a question of being five minutes before or after twelve. The sector is under severe stress and breaking"

EFSA warns of lectins in undercooked beans

European authority sees health risk for all age groups from phytohemagglutinin

trinamiX with new management

BASF considers restructuring or partial sale of its subsidiary

Scientists optimized wastewater use for green hydrogen production through artificial intelligence

Bel Reinforces Its Industrial Position In Egypt

80% of total production exported to 19 countries, generating more than €1.4 billion in export value over the last 15 years

A quantum leap in optical microscopy

Researchers from Regensburg and Birmingham overcome a fundamental limitation of optical microscopy

Sustainable Polyurethane Production Without Toxic Isocyanate

Researchers replace toxic chemical with harmless dicarbamate and use CO2 as a raw material for sustainable plastic production

Strategic milestone: waterdrop becomes profitable and closes 2025 with strong growth

"2025 was a year in which many strategic decisions had an impact for waterdrop®"

Can AI replace conventional bacterial testing in the food industry?

Deep learning model analyzes digital images of microcolonies and reliably distinguishes between pathogens and microscopic food residues

Electric eel biology inspires powerful gel battery

A unique approach to developing non-toxic batteries for use in medical devices and more

Cheese without cows?

Researchers investigated the beliefs that influence consumers' willingness to buy animal-free Gouda

Chemists have made a major breakthrough

After decades of global searching: Saarbrücken chemists create an iconic aromatic molecule with sili

Griesson - de Beukelaer continues growth path and invests in the future

Revenue rises to 783 million euros

Dimethyl Ether Could Be the Game Changer for the Hydrogen Economy

New process revolutionizes production

Katjes International acquires Graze brand from Unilever

Production facility in London with approximately 180 employees acquired

KIT researchers surpass NASA and achieve a technological breakthrough toward a CO₂-neutral energy system

Runtime record and first electricity generation with a compressorless hydrogen gas turbine

Royal A-ware strengthens market position in Southern Europe through acquisition of Global Dairy Ventures

The Dutch dairy group acquires the Barcelona-based distributor with market leaders in Spain, Portugal and Italy for a more comprehensive product portfolio

Sustainable and efficient production of ammonia and formic acid

Three-component catalyst developed for pulsed electrolysis

Early warning for wine spoilage glow's in the dark

This could offer a simpler, lower-cost alternative to lab testing and strengthen quality control across fermentation-based industries

New core-shell design for anodes significantly increases performance of sodium-ion batteries

Researchers coat porous carbon with a filter-like layer that allows sodium ions to pass through while keeping disruptive electrolyte molecules out

Germany becomes the largest market for non-alcoholic beers in Europe

German breweries achieve double-digit sales share for non-alcoholic beers and beer mixes for the first time

E-kerosene project starts in Schwedt with 494 million euros investment

Sustainable aviation fuels from biogenic CO2 and green hydrogen

Barry Callebaut invests €250 million in world's largest chocolate factory

In addition, another € 125 million Masterplan is designed for the factory in Halle