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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Fight Against Parkinson's: The First Argentine Startup Launched to Innovate with Stem Cells

The first Argentine startup focused on stem cell innovations for treating Parkinson's and heart conditions has been launched, inspired by recent advancements in Japan.

Mar 23 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Pharmaceutical Bio News] Chabaitech and Novartis Korea to Establish 'Open Innovation Center' in Second Half of This Year

Chabaitech and Novartis Korea have signed a strategic MoU to establish an Open Innovation Center aimed at supporting biotech startups.

Mar 23 โ€ข 06:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

War Conflict and Bioeconomy: A New Opportunity for Argentina

The article discusses the potential of bioeconomy in Argentina amidst the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict, emphasizing its benefits for investment, employment, and sustainable production.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

NIH-awarded life scientist Shu Xiaokun abruptly shifts research from US to China

Shu Xiaokun, a renowned life scientist, has announced his sudden move from a prestigious role in the US to lead a new institute in Shanghai, China.

Mar 20 โ€ข 07:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Opinion: why Argentina needs a new seed law

The article discusses the need for Argentina to update its seed legislation from 1973 to encourage investment and innovation in biotechnology and agriculture.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Regeneron Chooses Milan: Italy as a Strategic Hub for Biotechnological Innovation

Regeneron has opened a new office in Milan, solidifying Italy's status as a key destination for foreign biotech investments.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Broad businesses: the millionaire assets of the group behind the bankruptcy of Bioceres SA

Moolec Science SA, which controlled the recently bankrupt Bioceres SA, holds over $160 million in investments related to seeds, ingredients, and biotechnology.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

She was a surrogate for the family โ€“ now the question divides Norway

A new survey indicates that nearly half of Norwegians are in favor of legalizing surrogacy, though political and professional opinions remain divided.

Mar 18 โ€ข 21:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Joining Forces for Sustainable Development in Biotechnology and Health in Mexico

The article discusses the necessity of collaboration among public, private, and academic sectors in Mexico to advance sustainable projects in biotechnology and health.

Mar 17 โ€ข 16:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Reviving extinct species? The famous U.S. company that promises to bring back the woolly mammoth made a new announcement

Colossal Biosciences claims it is on the verge of bringing extinct animals back to life through genetic editing and ancient DNA.

Mar 17 โ€ข 13:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Breakthrough in the fight against cancer and dengue getting closer? Poles are looking for drugs and going to the stock exchange

A Polish biotech start-up, Vaxican, is nearing 4.5 million PLN in funding to advance innovative diagnostic and therapeutic methods against arboviruses, driven by rising health challenges and climate change.

Mar 17 โ€ข 09:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

From Ocean to Table.. Scientists Transform Plastic Waste into Vinegar

Canadian scientists have developed a new technology to convert plastic waste into acetic acid, the main component of vinegar, addressing the pressing environmental crisis of plastic pollution.

Mar 17 โ€ข 04:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Is Jurassic Park Possible? A Story of How Elon Musk Brought Dinosaurs Back to Life with Six Words

Elon Musk claims it's possible to recreate Jurassic Park, sparking global conversation about the feasibility of resurrecting dinosaurs.

Mar 15 โ€ข 08:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Oman Advances Towards Large-Scale Seaweed Farming

Researchers in Oman are launching a pilot seaweed farming project to assess the commercial viability of local species in Oman's waters.

Mar 13 โ€ข 13:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Will robot cockroaches join the war after drones? They will be involved in espionage and warfare.

A German startup is developing technology to turn cockroaches into robotic spies for military missions using small electronic backpacks.

Mar 13 โ€ข 07:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Without labels, control or precaution: deregulating genetically modified organisms in Europe would entail serious risks

The European Parliament is facing a critical decision regarding the deregulation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which could soon allow such foods to be sold without proper labeling or risk assessment.

Mar 13 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Biotechnology: The departure of the founders is a disaster for Biontech

The stock price of Biontech plummeted by about 20% following the announcement of founders UฤŸur ลžahin and ร–zlem Tรผreci stepping back from the company by the year's end.

Mar 12 โ€ข 13:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The National People's Congress of China Approved a New Five-Year Plan

China's new five-year plan emphasizes sectors like robotics and biotechnology to strengthen its technological capacities.

Mar 12 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Personalized Medicine Thanks to Genetics

ConGen, a biotechnology company founded by biologists in Spain, aims to enhance personalized medicine through genetics and has achieved significant recognition and growth since its inception.

Mar 12 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Seeds: The Liaison Table presented a proposal to the Government to reform current law and regulate self-use

In Argentina, the Liaison Table presented a proposal to the government to reform existing seed legislation amidst debates on adopting the UPOV-91 agreement, while still adhering to the UPOV-78 framework.

Mar 10 โ€ข 23:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Enzyme discovered by scientists can transform agricultural waste into energy

Scientists have identified a new enzyme that can convert agricultural waste, such as sugarcane bagasse, corn husks, and wood shavings, into biofuels and other sustainable products.

Mar 10 โ€ข 17:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Pharmaceutical Industry: BioNTech Founders Leave Company

BioNTech founders UฤŸur ลžahin and ร–zlem Tรผreci will leave the company by the end of 2026 to start a new biotechnology firm focused on developing the next generation of mRNA-based drugs, while remaining shareholders in BioNTech.

Mar 10 โ€ข 12:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Pharmaceutical industry: BioNTech founders leave the company

BioNTech founders UฤŸur ลžahin and ร–zlem Tรผreci will leave the company by the end of 2026 to establish a new biotechnology firm focused on mRNA-based medications while retaining a minority stake in BioNTech.

Mar 10 โ€ข 10:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Pharma Pioneers: Founders Ugur Sahin and ร–zlem Tรผreci Leave Biontech

Biontech founders Ugur Sahin and ร–zlem Tรผreci are set to leave the company to start a new biopharmaceutical venture focusing on mRNA-based medications.

Mar 10 โ€ข 10:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Illinois: Pritzker announces historic investment of $1.5 billion that will create hundreds of 'well-paid' jobs

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced a $1.5 billion investment from Australian biotechnology company CSL to establish a new manufacturing facility, creating 300 well-paid jobs.

Mar 9 โ€ข 23:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
Life & Tech

These 200,000 brain cells play a shooting game all on their own: โ€“ Well done! But now you must stop immediately.

Researchers have developed a chip containing 200,000 living human nerve cells that are capable of playing the classic video game 'Doom' independently.

Mar 9 โ€ข 21:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Between the Vow of Mary and Cambridge Research: Fasting as the Oldest Biotechnological Therapy for Healing

The article discusses the historical and scientific significance of fasting, highlighting its potential health benefits and various forms beyond just religious practices.

Mar 6 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Black Soldier Fly Larvae: A Natural Solution to Reduce Waste Viruses

A new study reveals that black soldier fly larvae may effectively treat organic waste and decrease certain viral pathogens it contains.

Mar 5 โ€ข 18:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Life & Tech

Only 200 thousand human brain cells manage to cope with playing a bloody cult game

Australian biotech startup Cortical Labs has successfully programmed 200,000 human brain cells to play the video game Doom, showcasing the potential for biological processors to outperform conventional silicon chips.

Mar 4 โ€ข 16:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

The Biotech Scandal Affects Serious Companies, They Had to Raise Money Quickly Elsewhere

The cancellation of a questionable grant call has negatively impacted several top biotechnology startups in Slovakia, forcing them to seek alternative funding.

Mar 4 โ€ข 09:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

EU strips AI, chips and quantum from industrial plan aimed at countering China

The EU's Industrial Accelerator Act will exclude AI, chips, quantum technologies, biotechnology, and robotics to promote local industries and reduce dependency on China.

Mar 3 โ€ข 13:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis. Lithuania's Chance to Shape Europe's Direction in Biotechnology Races

Lithuania's upcoming presidency of the EU Council in 2027 presents a unique opportunity to influence European biotech policy and innovation.

Mar 3 โ€ข 09:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Polylaminin is not yet a drug: specialists warn against 'hype' on social media

Experts caution that the biotechnological compound polylaminin, popularized for its potential in treating spinal cord injuries, is still unproven and should not be considered a cure.

Mar 1 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

A European country presents biotechnological insects for military use at NATO

A German startup announced the deployment of biotechnological insect systems for military use at NATO, with confirmed field trials and plans for future missions focused on detection and reconnaissance.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
Crime & Justice

Karol Nawrocki's Advisor Under Scrutiny. He Was Allegedly to Enrich Himself by 400 Thousand.

Paweล‚ Gruza, an advisor to Karol Nawrocki, is under investigation for allegedly profiting from insider trading involving confidential information related to a biotechnology company.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The first clinical trial to 'reprogram' human aging is launched

The first human clinical trial aimed at reversing aging processes has begun, announced by Dr. David Sinclair at the World Government Summit.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Biotech key to Russiaโ€™s industrial sovereignty โ€“ Putin

President Putin emphasizes the strategic importance of biotechnology supported by AI for Russia's industrial sovereignty during the Future Technologies Forum in Moscow.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New megatrends in education. Universities will train experts in critical technologies

Polish universities are set to receive significant support to adapt their educational offerings towards critical technologies that will strengthen economic resilience.

Feb 24 โ€ข 20:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Novo on the way with a new weight loss drug

Novo Nordisk has released data from a study on a weight loss drug developed in collaboration with Chinese company United Biotechnology, showing significant weight loss among participants.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Extinct ancient wolves are back: the first individuals have reached adulthood and hunt in packs

Colossal Biosciences celebrates a milestone in its project of resurrecting extinct species as genetically recreated ancient wolves have reached adulthood and begun hunting in packs, indicating a hopeful future for the species.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Kerecis' 40 Billion Payment Turns State Deficit into Surplus

Kerecis is set to make a substantial payment to the Icelandic state, improving the financial outlook by converting a deficit into a surplus.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian biotechnology uses drones and reduces dredging in sanitation

Brazilian company Legun Biotecnologia is innovating in public sanitation by using drones to apply biological treatment in stabilization ponds.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Agricultural Experiments: New Crops in the Field Thanks to Gene Editing?

The article discusses the potential for new crops developed through modern genetic modification techniques to be cultivated in the European Union, and the mixed reactions these developments spark.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
Life & Tech

Chinese scientists engineer gene-edited tomato with popcorn aroma

Chinese scientists have developed a gene-edited tomato that emits a buttered popcorn aroma by silencing specific genes using the CRISPR/Cas9 technique.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

DNA vaccine will not change, says Czech scientist

A Czech scientist asserts that the DNA vaccine will not bring about significant changes.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinaโ€™s biotech boom sends price of lab monkeys for drug tests climbing

The prices of laboratory monkeys in China for drug testing have surged dramatically, exceeding the average annual salary in the country.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

One by one: what are the new university courses in Argentina

Argentina's universities are introducing new degree programs focused on technology, health, and digital finance for the 2026 academic cycle.

Feb 16 โ€ข 19:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kos Biotechnology financed the biopharmaceutical Epikast

Kos Biotechnology Partners has completed a funding round for the New York-based biopharmaceutical company Epikast, which has key operations in Athens.

Feb 16 โ€ข 15:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

These are the new university degrees that can be studied from this year in Argentina

Argentinian universities are introducing new degree programs in response to the evolving job market, including areas such as artificial intelligence and biotechnology.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Mergers and acquisitions are changing the landscape in the pharmaceutical industry

International and Greek pharmaceutical mergers and acquisitions are on the rise, focusing on innovative drugs and expiring patents.

Feb 16 โ€ข 13:50 UTC

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