Technology boosts hop production in Brazil and paves the way for new bioproducts

08-Dec-2025 - Despite being the third-largest producer and consumer of beer worldwide, Brazil depends almost entirely on hop imports. Less than 1% of the ingredient responsible for the bitterness, aroma, and flavor of beer is grown locally. However, a new project involving Brazilian scientists and producers in ...

Smart sensor tag protects sensitive goods

03-Dec-2025 - Researchers from Empa, EPFL and CSEM have developed a green smart sensing tag that measures temperature and humidity in real time – and can also detect whether a temperature threshold has been exceeded. In future, this could be used to monitor sensitive shipments such as medicines or food. The ...

Tacalyx appoints Jean Engela as Chief Executive Officer for the next phase of growth

03-Dec-2025 - Tacalyx, a privately held biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of novel anti-TACA (Tumor Associated Carbohydrate Antigens) cancer therapies, announces the appointment of Jean Engela as Chief Executive Officer. Jean Engela brings more than two decades of experience in ...

Nasal microbiome: resource scarcity as an opportunity

27-Nov-2025 - Potentially dangerous staphylococci compete with other bacteria for biotin in the human nasal cavity. This could be a new starting point in the fight against germs. Our nose is home to a community of microorganisms that can contain potentially dangerous germs as well as harmless ones. The ...

RNA Healer receives around one million euros for the development of a liver fibrosis therapy

MHH project wins start-up funding competition organised by Lower Saxony research incubator Institute for Biomedical Translation Lower Saxony.

25-Nov-2025 - The Institute for Biomedical Translation Lower Saxony (IBT) is a research incubator that aims to bring cutting-edge biomedical research into clinical practice. To this end, the IBT awarded start-up funding of around 2.5 million euros in its fifth funding round. Seven research projects took part ...

Captain T Cell Closes Financing Round to Advance its Proprietary, Next-Generation TCR-T Pipeline Into the Clinic

Developing novel solid tumor treatments addressing a high unmet medical need

25-Nov-2025 - Captain T Cell, a biotechnology company developing next-generation TCR-T cell therapies for solid tumors, announced the successful closing of an equity financing round with both new and existing investors. The latest equity funding, along with already secured grants, provides Captain T Cell with ...

Bio-based plastics for infusion bags

Frankfurt research team develops sustainable alternative to medical products made from crude oil in cooperation with bioplastics start-up BIOVOX

24-Nov-2025 - Catheters, blood bags, respiratory tubes: disposable medical products made of plastic contribute significantly to the waste load in hospitals and to high greenhouse gas emissions in the healthcare sector. This requires innovative material solutions. Bio-based plastics offer a promising ...

PeptiSystems secures growth equity investment from Rubicon Healthcare Partners

18-Nov-2025 - PeptiSystems, a life science company developing advanced manufacturing solutions for peptide and oligonucleotide-based therapeutics, has announced a significant growth investment from Rubicon Healthcare Partners. The partnership will enable PeptiSystems to accelerate its global expansion and ...

Microrobots finding their way

Researchers have developed a microrobot capable of transporting drugs to specific locations within the body, with the potential for use in hospitals in the near future

17-Nov-2025 - Every year, 12 million people worldwide suffer a stroke; many die or are permanently impaired. Currently, drugs are administered to dissolve the thrombus that blocks the blood vessel. These drugs spread throughout the entire body, meaning a high dose must be administered to ensure that the ...

REVY Environmental Solutions: From ISC3 Start-up of the Month to Pioneer in Resource Recovery from Waste

Sustainable Chemistry Changemakers: Paving the Way Toward a More Sustainable Future

17-Nov-2025 - For its innovative contribution to sustainable chemistry, the Indian start-up REVY Environmental Solutions was recognized as the Start-up of the Month by the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) in October 2020. REVY develops designer biocultures – combinations of ...