Addex Starts Phase IIb ADX10059, Proton Pump Inhibitor Combination Study in GERD Patients

Bayer Signs Licensing Agreement with RAGT and Plans to Bring Hybrid Wheat to Market in the Early 2030s

Hybrid wheat is expected to increase yields without requiring more land or resources

Probiotics instead of antibiotics in livestock production

Evonik Probiotic Boosts Broiler Survival Rate by 50 Percent

Drug Discovery Using Virtual Patients

Researchers at Sanofi are creating digital twins

Nuvisan receives US$25 million grant to advance novel non-hormonal contraceptive drug discovery

AI fast-forwards molecular simulations by 10,000-fold

Swedish AI model predicts molecular futures without watching every simulation step

MRM Health receives €2.6 million grant for microbiome therapeutics

VLAIO research grant to drive development of novel therapeutics that redefine the treatment of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases

QIAGEN to advance AI-driven drug discovery with graph-based AI and curated bioinformatics knowledge with NVIDIA

Goal to advance how disease mechanisms, therapeutic targets and biomarkers are identified

More efficient processes with higher yields for cultivated meat

Biotechnologists are collaborating with the startup company Innocent Meat on sustainable food production

Dynamic42 and EPO Close the Gap in Brain Cancer Research

Strategic collaboration integrates organ-on-chip technology into preclinical glioblastoma research to improve translational relevance

Genetically modified marmosets as a model for human deafness

A new primate model provides significant opportunities for future gene therapies

Safe ARA oils for Infant Formula: Cereulide removal possible

Reduction studies by Nutriswiss AG show ways to eliminate the highly stable toxin in the refining process

Promising GPVI Inhibitor Takes an Important Step Toward Clinical Development

Boehringer Ingelheim and the Lower Franconian biotech company EMFRET Analytics have signed a cooperation and license agreement for the preclinical development program of the GPVI blocking antibody EMA601

Novartis agrees to acquire Excellergy, Inc.

Proposed acquisition strengthens Novartis immunology strategy in food allergy and other IgE-driven diseases

Greifswald method supports diagnosis of hereditary platelet disorders

Recognizing rare diseases with a drop of blood

Films and coatings made from chitin-containing residues

Biorefinery for the processing of chitin and production of high-quality chitosan

Growth in visitor numbers, full halls, clear future topics: analytica 2026 sets standards

AI and automation as innovation drivers for the industry

Berlin names Health Innovation Quarter Berlin-Mitte the new place of the future

Charité and Bayer are initiating the new ecosystem, which links research, industry and start-ups over five kilometers.

Evonik shortens the path from research to market readinessEvonik launches Innovation Factory

The Innovation Factory combines in-house expertise with input from start-up ecosystems and academia

Roche launches AI initiative to tackle lengthy development times

New NVIDIA computing infrastructure in the US and Europe connects laboratories with AI models using the ‘Lab-in-the-Loop’ approach

MP2E Solutions and LUM launch a strategic partnership for the French market

German analysis technology experts combine 30 years of experience with French mixing expertise

Mini-Brains from Patient Cells Point to Vitamin B3 as Treatment for Rare Childhood Disease

Lab-grown brain organoids revealed cholesterol build-up in astrocytes as the driver of DHDDS-related neurodegeneration.

New drug could slow the development of Alzheimer’s

The active ingredient also shows anti-ageing effects

Inducing cell death in pancreatic cancer cells

New therapeutic approach identified for treating particularly aggressive pancreatic cancer

It may not just be what’s in ultra-processed foods, but how they’re made

New observational study suggests processing itself could partly explain links to diabetes, heart disease, and early death

Breakthrough in tailor-made enzyme design

New possibilities for biotechnology and green chemistry

The Kitchen Sponge: A Microcosm—Bacterial Contamination Isn't Always Visible, Smellable, or Palpable

Pathogens also multiply there and can spread from that location

Strüngmann Award 2026: Who is transforming the life sciences in the DACH region?

Three finalists have been selected: Award Recognizes Entrepreneurial Excellence and Significant Innovation Potential in Life Sciences

EMBL spin-off Epitome Therapeutics secures 4 million euros for its epigenome-editing platform

Precise Control of Gene Expression

Do sugar substitutes disrupt gut health and metabolism?

Study examines the emerging science suggesting a link between calorie-free sweeteners and blood sugar control

Merck expands life science portfolio with $11.3 billion Bio-Techne deal

Bio-Techne to bring portfolio with industry-leading multi-omics offering, analytical technologies and integrated workflow solutions across the scientific journey

Pathoblockers instead of antibiotics

DZIF project nominated for the “Science Breakthrough of the Year 2026” award

Tentamus acquires BioMeca and strengthens its life sciences portfolio

Acquisition strengthens presence in France

From cleaner “cracking” to black gold

Pitt startup finds a cooler, cleaner method to produce battery-quality graphite and hydrogen

Plant-based supermarket products contain twice as many additives as animal-based equivalents

A UK study analysed 71 like-for-like product pairs and counted 199 additives in plant-based items versus 100 in animal-based ones

Artificial intelligence evaluates chemical spectra in minutes

Researchers from the University of Jena, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, and Zakodium develop AI system for chemical structure analysis

Scenarios for a New “Iron Age”: Iron Complements Hydrogen as an Energy Source

Study Shows the Potential of Iron Powder for Long-Term Energy Storage, Energy Transmission, and the Use of Existing Power Plant Infrastructure in the Energy System of the Future

According to the report, one in five cups of coffee contains toxic pesticide residues

An analysis by four organizations shows that 59 percent of the active ingredients in pesticides used in coffee cultivation are banned in the EU

Change at TOPTICA Executive Board

Wilhelm Kaenders steps down as CTO

Plastic bottles could find new life in batteries as graphite

Penn State researchers converting PET waste into synthetic graphite that outperforms natural graphite

Carbon nanotubes make the electronic nose suitable for everyday use for the first time

The smart fridge of the future: E-nose warns of off chicken and nut allergens

Siemens and Ucaneo partner to scale direct air capture

Germany's largest Direct Air Capture facility to be inaugurated in Berlin on July 2, 2026

300 beverage companies call for: No sugar tax on beverages

Five industry associations are warning of price increases and questioning the effectiveness of the planned tax in terms of public health policy.

India builds first large-scale hydrometallurgical plant for battery circular economy

N.A.N. GreenMet and Silox set up joint venture for lithium-ion battery recycling

Nestlé to acquire smart food pioneer yfood to accelerate the brand’s international expansion

Nestlé manager Jolanda Schwirtz takes over as head

Efficient Production of Solar Hydrogen Through Direct Coupling of Concentrating Solar Cells and Electrolyzer

Fraunhofer ISE is seeking investors for a spin-off

Multinational Outbreak of Salmonella Stanley Infections Linked to Flavored Pasta Products

Recalls Underway: Salmonella in Flavored Pasta Affects Children Most of All

8 million euros for the materials of tomorrow

Deep tech startup alqem is scaling its AI platform for materials research

Solar Foods receives EUR 77,8 million for the construction and commissioning of Factory 02

New membrane technology could transform hydrocarbon processing by slashing energy use

Re‑thinking a century‑old process

Nordzucker is revising its beet pricing model and investing €160 million in its factories

Two high-yield beet harvests in succession, high stocks in the EU sugar market and decreasing prices have impacted the earnings position

Two speciality chemicals companies join forces

Solstice Advanced Materials acquires Element Solutions for 14.5 billion dollars

Europe is heavily dependent on imports for lithium: The LiSA Consortium aims to change that

Nobian and partners launch pilot project to scale circular, low-carbon lithium refining in Europe