Formulation Development Finds Another Gear

The aim of any formulation scientist is to create a product that is safe, effective, stable, and distinct from competitor drugs. It also helps if the product is as patient friendly as possible to...

Biotechnology is boosting yields of high-protein African yam bean – Alliance for Science

African scientists are using the tools of biotechnology to boost the climate-resiliency and yields of the high-protein African yam bean. Scientists at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Genetic Resource Center are employing marker-assisted...

Global Biotechnology Instruments Market Size to Hit US$ – GlobeNewswire

NEW YORK, United States, Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Facts and Factors has published a new research report titled “Biotechnology Instruments Market Product (Lab Automation Instruments, Life Science Consumables, IVD Instruments, and Medical...

The link between alcohol consumption and epilepsy: An update from scientists from Pusan National...

Epilepsy, a common neurological disorder associated with stigma, psychiatric comorbidities, and rising healthcare costs, affects approximately 50 million people globally. A common risk factor associated with the development of epilepsy and seizures is alcohol...

EY Firepower Report: Biopharmas Choosing Collaborations over M&A

In a recent report, EY noted that 2021 saw the second-lowest total value of biopharma M&A since 2014—a combined $108 billion last year. That’s down 16% from $128 billion in pandemic-wracked 2020, and a...

Study demonstrates differential alternative splicing in betacoronaviruses

In a study published in the latest issue of the journal Genomics, a team of researchers investigated whether the proportion of ribosomal genes displaying differential gene expression (DGE) and differential alternative splicing (DAS) differed between...

Transforming tomatoes with molecular biotechnology – hortidaily.com

James Duduit, a Horticultural Science doctoral student, utilizes molecular biotechnology to transform tomatoes and improve the crop’s resistance to bacterial wilt and other common pathogens. Molecular biotechnology has many crop applications and is seen as a...

AI system can analyze eye scans to identify patients at high risk of heart...

Scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can analyze eye scans taken during a routine visit to an optician or eye clinic and identify patients at a high risk of a heart...

E-bike incentive programs in North America: New online tracker from Portland State University

For governments and clean energy advocates looking to encourage people to use e-bikes for transportation, a new online tool from Portland State University researchers offers an overview of the existing incentive programs in the United States and Canada. Credit: Transportation...

Agilent CEO Talks Diagnostics, Genomics, and 2022 Headwinds

According to Agilent CEO Mike McMullen, drivers of the company's growth during its Fiscal Year 2021 have included the Diagnostics and Genomics Group (DGG), the revival of its pathology business, an increase in companion...