UN Stockholm Convention concludes that only certain lower brominated diphenylethers are POPs

BUND Christmas tree test 2023: Over two thirds of trees contaminated with pesticides

Environmental association calls for pesticide reduction and glyphosate restriction

BioM and Munich Biotech Cluster celebrate its 25th anniversary

A quarter century of success in biotechnology

ECETOC Task Force provides new insights

Toxicity testing of microparticles and poorly soluble liquids in the water environment

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG wins patent infringement action on trifocal intraocular lens

How good is the measurement method?

Three more interlaboratory tests on safety of chemicals

Molecular devices wins patent case in Europe

REACH is the dominant driver for substitution - more action is needed

Measurement of the dynamic mechanical properties of viscous materials

DIN standard for the determination of the tip radius and the probing force of stylus instruments developed

Scienion US Inc. receives ISO 13485 certification

Trinean to be awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification

Beckman Coulter Genomics Receives Accreditation from College of American Pathologists

Spinnovation Analytical receives GMP certification for testing drug substances and drug products

WDR Research Questions Russia's Doping Campaign

Highly-effective unknown doping agents have emerged; cannot be tested

Levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in herbal teas and teas are too high

The first non-representative results of a BfR research project show that efforts are required to minimise levels

The REACH regulation as an effective way of regulating nanomaterials

A new concept is to ensure safety in the supply chain and life cycle of nanomaterials

Analytical Technology achives ISO 14001 Certification

ISO recognition for Quality Management Systems at Malvern Instruments US headquarters

Food chain control - refined detection, improved assessment

13th BfR Consumer Protection Forum on challenges in food and feed analysis in the face of the global flow of goods

vermicon AG is GMP certified

AB SCIEX Achieves ISO 13485 Certification for Manufacturing of LC/MS Systems

The “Great Unified Microscope” can see both micro and nanoscale structures

Researchers unify two conventional techniques that so far have been used to make either micro- or nanoscale observations

Bacteria ‘pills’ could detect gut diseases — without the endoscope

“This technology provides a new paradigm for rapid and non-invasive detection of gastrointestinal diseases”

Changes in a single gene can cause mental illness

STOE & Cie GmbH Joins Advanced Measurement Instruments (AMI)

Forming a Global Player in Analytical Instrumentation for Materials Research

AI models for drug design fail in physics

FIRST LABS - Laboratory start-up support for start-ups

The Rock Capital Group is expanding its concept of ready-to-use laboratories in the life science hub at SKYGATE in Hallbergmoos, especially for start-ups and smaller companies

Why Some Influenza Viruses Are More Dangerous Than Others

Comparison of Flu Viruses – an important step for prevention and vaccine development

A toxin with a useful twist

Their work opens the door to new applications in lab-on-a-chip technologies, biosensors, and artificial cell prototypes

Revvity to Acquire ACD/Labs

Acquisition deepens Revvity Signals’ presence in research informatics while furthering its ongoing expansion into development and manufacturing solutions

Grenova acquires Peak Robotics

The combined organization will continue advancing Grenova’s mission to transform laboratory operations through innovation, sustainability, and intelligent design

X-ray insights may enable better plastics production

Analysis helps to understand fragmentation of catalyst particles in ethylene polymerisation

TUM spin-off: Using artificial intelligence to track proteins

New Technology Extracts CO2 from the Atmosphere

With a novel process, CO2 can be captured from the air with reduced energy consumption

Time of Eating Changes Lipid Profile During Intermittent Fasting

A new look at the circadian rhythm of metabolism

MrBeast chocolate comes to Germany

Exclusively at EDEKA, Netto Marken-Discount and Marktkauf

First synthesis of open-chain N-stereogenic amines achieved

Study enables enantiomerically pure products for drug development.

COVID-19 mRNA vaccine sparks immune response to fight cancer

“The implications are extraordinary — this could revolutionize the entire field of oncologic care”

Unilever reaches new business arrangement for Ben & Jerry’s in Israel

Unilever announced it has reached a new arrangement for Ben & Jerry’s in Israel which will ensure the ice cream stays available to all consumers

Light + air = fuel

University of Duisburg-Essen spin-off puts new plant for synthetic natural gas into operation in Duisburg

Evotec Neurosciences to licence NMDA receptor NR2B subunit selective antagonists from Roche

Sweet and climate-friendly: Kaufland's first own-brand products with a cocoa-free chocolate alternative

New highly efficient material turns motion into power – without toxic lead

Fingernails as a mirror of nutrition

Study shows new potential for health monitoring

Cult brand M&M'S announces global commitment to a world where everyone feels they belong

Iconic brand launches global platform to empower tens of millions of people's sense of belonging by 2025, helping them connect and have fun together

Merck Inaugurates Semiconductor Solutions Site in Taiwan to Support AI Growth

The company is strengthening its global supply chain resilience while deepening its leading role in the semiconductor ecosystem

Aging alters the protein landscape in the brain – diet can counteract this

"Our results show that even in old age, diet can still have an important influence on molecular processes in the brain"

Recall: Lidl recalls Bellona Brand Hazelnut Wafers

Sustainable Batteries Made From Wood Industry By-Products

The Thuringian Forest battery

Tripos to Build One of the Leading Informatics-Driven Drug Discovery Laboratories in Europe

- State-of-the-Art Chemical Synthesis Facilities to be Built in Cornwall, England -

Astringent, sharper mind: Flavanols trigger brain activity for memory and stress response

Flavanols, found abundantly in cocoa, red wine, and berries, are associated with improved memory and cognition, as well as protection against neuronal damage

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

5 Leading Multinationals Announce R&D Projects for Ireland

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Pfizer Inc., Genzyme Corporation, Xilinx Inc. Citigroup are investing a total of EUR 53.25 million

Crop-killing pathogen found to disable plant ‘alarm system’

The Next Battery Moment: Small, Sustainable, and Strategic

BTRY Raises $5.7 Million to Industrialize Ultra-Thin Solid-State Cells

How cells defend themselves against antibiotics and cytostatic agents

How permeable are paper food packaging materials?

A new AI model combines data from laboratory tests with the laws of physics to calculate how well different types of paper protect food from flavor loss and contaminants

Researchers Discover New Pathways to Green Hydrogen

Clean hydrogen production directly from seawater

Australia’s Top 20 cancer drugs to reach sales of $1 billion by 2018

Plant-Based Protein Hydrolysates Influence Satiety in Different Ways

"...valuable insights for the development of functional foods that can contribute to reducing energy intake in a natural way"

Sodium-ion batteries: BAM study reveals need for research into safety

Novozymes Biopharma Signs License Agreement with GE Healthcare to Produce and Sell Protein A

Revolutionary milk pasteurization: focused ultrasound outperforms conventional methods

New technology kills bacteria at lower temperatures and preserves more nutrients