Researchers have presented a novel method to promote biofilm formation. They believe their method can help to increase the efficiency of biocatalysis in biotechnological production processes and thus allow cost-effective recycling of waste, as well as carbon dioxide conversion into chemical building blocks and natural gas,
or amino acids.
Upping sustainability in pharma packaging
Latest NewsHow to make pharma packaging sustainable was one of the major discussion topics at PHARMAPACK 2023.
Evonetix extends Series B financing to US$54m
Latest NewsBritish Evonetix Ltd has added US$$24m to its existing US$30m Series B financing round. The new financing was led by existing investor Foresite Capital.
TWB, an original model supporting the bioeconomy
BackgroundToulouse White Biotech (TWB) is a good example to how scaling and collaboration through production partnerships can help the industrial biotech sector to satisfy the urgent need to speed up and scale sustainable processes for industrial production.
Germany’s Curevac offers common shares
Latest NewsmRNA vaccine pioneer CureVac N.V. has announced that it will sell US$200m of its common shares in an underwritten public offering.
Vetter’s Clinical Facility Demonstrates Success with Five Client Products Now on the Market
Sponsored PublicationsBoth the US Skokie and European Rankweil sites address customer needs in early-phase drug development
BioSenic strengthens scientific team with new CSO
AppointmentsDr Carole Nicco took up her position as CSO of Belgium-based BioSenic in mid-January. Nicco will oversee the development of BioSenic’s cell therapy and autoimmune disease platform pipeline and be responsible for R&D programmes.
Chong Kun Dang Pharm licences Synaffix ADC platform
Latest NewsSouth Korean Chong Kun Dang Pharm has licenced access to Amsterdam-based Synaffix BV’s propietary ADC platform.
New EU stakeholder platform to speed up clinical trials
Latest NewsA new platform is set to facilitate the exchange of information on the optimisation of the electronic reporting system CTIS.
Biofilms for production
BackgroundResearchers have presented a novel method to promote biofilm formation. They believe their method can help to increase the efficiency of biocatalysis in biotechnological production processes and thus allow cost-effective recycling of waste, as well as carbon dioxide conversion into chemical building blocks and natural gas,
or amino acids.
Banks and policymakers driving climate change
BackgroundLast year, the G7 heads declared to end funding for the oil industry by the end of this year. At the COP27 in November, the WHO and United Nations renewed promises to redirect the hundreds of billions of dollars invested annually in fossil fuels to fund renewable energy initiatives.