
Algal enzyme synthesizes gasoline building blocks
Deciphering the mechanism of the photoenzyme Fatty acid photodecarboxylase (FAP), a research team co-headed by Frederic Beisson from University...

Insempra and Axxence launch alpha-ionone
Insempra GmbH has launched its first functional ingredient, a biotechnologically produced, 100% natural alpha-Ionone flavour and fragrance ingredient...

Novartis in US$465m deal with 3B Pharmaceuticals GmbH
Under the agreement, which foresees US$425m in milestones plus royalities on future sales for 3B Pharmaceuticals GmbH (3BP), Basel-based pharma...

Nomi Biotech presents natural additive to preserve probiotics
Nomi Biotech sp zoo has presented a water-soluble formulation of curcumin with improved bioavailability in Frontiers in Nutrition allowing to...

Vitestro raises €12m in Series A financing
California-based Sonder Capital led the Series A financing round alongside existing investors and new private investors. According to...

Syngenta partners with Biotalys
Basel-headquartered Syngenta Crop Protection and Biotalys NV (Ghent) will collaborate to research, develop and commercialise protein-based biocontrol...

LSP Dementia Fund closes at €260m
Investors included the Alzheimer’s Association, the European Investment Fund EIF, several unnamed global pharmaceutical, and insurance companies,...