Novozymes prevails in patent trial against Danisco

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

Opening the way for global innovation in biotechnology

New agreement supports sharing, innovation and openness

Recipharm releases first serialised products to Europe

15 emerging technologies that could reduce global catastrophic biological risks

The starch risk to teeth

Multinational companies continue to produce unregulated antibiotics in India

cytena receives Dr. Rudolf-Eberle-Prize 2017

Ministry of Economics recognizes cytena’s innovative energy

EMA to relocate to Amsterdam

Working with Dutch government to ensure successful move by end of March 2019

Combined resistance to multiple antibiotics: A growing problem in the EU

Focus on Medical Device Regulation

BVMed, Earlybird, High-Tech Gründerfonds and BIOCOM publish “MedTech Radar 9”

Protecting patents by Native Americans

Is the physics of red blood cells in bats a key to "artificial hibernation" for humans?

The new findings could contribute towards the development of new medical treatments

New drugs from toxic birds

Investigation of the symbiosis between bacteria and birds leads to the discovery of new natural products with antimicrobial properties

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

Possible trigger of Crohn’s disease discovered

Dysfunctional mitochondria disrupt the gut microbiome

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of microRNA

Surprising discovery revealed an entirely new dimension to gene regulation

ONE microscopy: from molecule to 3D structure with conventional microscopy

The simple and cost-effective method developed using a few simple but effective tricks

Protein interactions: who is partying with whom and who is ruining the party?

New method for investigating protein interaction networks - also of interest for pharmaceutical research

Superspreader fibrils caught in the act

The preparation makes the poison

New target to treat severe autoimmune disease

Stardust in the bathroom

Nanoceramics: novel treatment for skin diseases

Small German start-up develops bluetongue virus vaccine within a few months

Verovaccines leverages its new capabilities for rapid emergency response and cost-effective classical animal health vaccine development

Magnetism without metal: a milestone for materials science

“This is fundamentally new”

Fasting and blood sugar

Are tattoos safe?

Tattoo inks in Europe are mislabeled and some contain banned ingredients

Start-up aims to revolutionise CO₂ capture and conversion technology

Aerleum raises $6M in seed round

Solein® tops the list of NASA’s alternatives for space food systems

How catalysts remove dangerous nitrogen oxides

”If we know exactly where the reaction takes place, the production of catalysts can be controlled accordingly”

Flower Power: Lavender Oil Fuels Batteries for the Future

Unique material created to solve a persistent failure problem

Ferments du Futur: New Innovation Center for Future Foods Opens

Europe's unique partnership accelerates research in healthy and sustainable nutrition

Octopus-inspired adhesive works well in wet conditions

Precise and fast kokumi effect

"Kokumi" is the name given to the spicy, full-bodied taste of mature cheeses. A new method can be used to effectively analyze the relevant peptides.

Cobalt-copper tandem successfully converts carbon dioxide to ethanol

Sustainability in the focus of chemical research

Delicious and plant-based: the new EXTRA plant-based chewing gum

For the launch of the new EXTRA® plant-based chewing gum, Mars Wrigley is working with the environmental organization The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to support their conservation work in the Mexican rainforest.

UK bioplastics breakthrough wins US plastics industry prize

“2024 is our year – we've scaled up three products, secured investor backing, brought new talent onboard and successfully launched our first commercial application"

1.3 million pizzas with solar power

Gustavo Gusto produces with a PV system from E.ON

No significant PFAS emissions from waste incineration

Researchers investigate the effectiveness of combustion processes

When it comes to building muscle, not all proteins are created equal

Researchers find ground beef packs bigger muscle-building punch than soy-based alternative

Innovative catalyst produces methane using electricity

A study opens up new ways to produce important chemical compounds

Full-bodied cheese flavor–prediction of flavor development soon possible thanks to new method

Scientists develop novel method for strengthening PVC products

New method may mean less microplastic pollution

Victory against fast food giants

German Environmental Aid forces McDonald's to offer mandatory reusable packaging

The fireproof battery

Salt batteries

Sustainable food innovations from broccoli side streams

The focus is on the cultivation and utilization of the entire plant