Bioscience Today

13/04/2026

The breakthrough – by biotech Basecamp Research – aims to tackle a longstanding challenge in genetic medicine by developing a new generation of curative cell & gene therapies.

🧬 Read more: https://www.biosciencetoday.co.uk/world-first-ai-model-launch-for-programmable-gene-insertion/

The breakthrough – by biotech Basecamp Research – aims to tackle a longstanding challenge in genetic medicine by developing a new generation of curative cell & gene therapies. These first AI models, capable of programmable gene insertion, offer a new way to replace faulty genes and reprogram cel...

09/04/2026

Fully defined 3D culture substrate for cancer research https://www.biosciencetoday.co.uk/fully-defined-3d-culture-substrate-for-cancer-research/

Amsbio reports how researchers at the Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University (Japan) have cultured patient-derived colorectal cancer cells in 3D using their MatriMix 511 extracellular matrix (ECM). In this study** the researchers demonstrated that MatriMix supported robust cancer organoid for...

07/04/2026

One factor often determines long-term success more than any other: the strength of the data generated in the earliest phases of cell line development.

🔗 Read more: https://www.biosciencetoday.co.uk/how-early-data-drives-better-cell-line-performance/

In the race to bring new biologics to market, development teams are constantly balancing speed, quality, and regulatory expectations. Yet one factor often determines long-term success more than any other: the strength of the data generated in the earliest phases of cell line development. Meticulous....

06/04/2026

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies – a global world leader in biologics, vaccines and advanced therapies – has significantly expanded its Teesside site.

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03/04/2026

The Cambridge Biomedical Campus is set for major growth, with £3 billion invested to expand research facilities, attract talent, and strengthen the UK’s life sciences ecosystem.

🧬 Read more: https://www.biosciencetoday.co.uk/3-billion-invested-in-cambridge-biomedical-campus-cbc-growth/

02/04/2026

New hydrogel research from ETH Zürich could pave the way for personalised bone implants, offering tailored solutions that improve integration, recovery, and patient outcomes in orthopaedic care.

🦴 Read more: https://www.biosciencetoday.co.uk/hydrogel-could-be-personalised-bone-implant-of-the-future

01/04/2026

Pet cats could provide key insights into understanding breast cancer, as comparative studies from Wellcome Sanger Institute and Freie Universität Berlin, reveal parallels in disease mechanisms that may accelerate research and therapy development.

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The first study of multiple cancer types in cats has identified genetic changes that could help treat the condition in humans and animals. The first study of multiple cancer types in cats has identified genetic changes that could help treat the condition in humans and animals. By analysing different...

31/03/2026

Pioneers in neural interface technology have won the 2026 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, highlighting breakthroughs that could transform brain-computer interaction and neurological care.

🧠 Read more: https://www.biosciencetoday.co.uk/neural-interface-pioneers-win-2026-queen-elizabeth-prize-for-engineering

30/03/2026

A lack of diversity in genomics research is limiting progress in dementia diagnosis and treatment. Neil Ward, VP of PacBio EMEA, highlights how expanding representation in genetic datasets could improve diagnostic accuracy, reduce health inequalities and accelerate personalised approaches to care.

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Diagnosis of complex genetic diseases is a global challenge, but genomics research remains disproportionately focused on populations of European ancestry. Inclusive, diverse research could unlock the door to new therapies, says Neil Ward, VP of PacBio EMEA. Europeans make up less than 20% of the wor...

30/03/2026

New MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology research sheds light on why humans are naturally active during the day, linking our circadian rhythms to evolutionary biology and health outcomes.

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Scientists have discovered why humans are not nocturnal, revealing that the answer lies in the genes. Early mammalian ancestors were nocturnal, sleeping during the day while the dinosaurs dominated the land. However, some mammalian lineages, including human ancestors, independently transitioned to d...

28/03/2026

As R&D budgets tighten, life sciences organisations are turning to equipment usage data to unlock greater efficiency. Johannes Solzbach, CEO and co-founder at Calira, believes improved visibility of asset utilisation can help reduce waste, optimise investment and drive smarter capital expenditure decisions across laboratories.

📊 Discover more: https://www.biosciencetoday.co.uk/doing-more-with-less-in-rd-turning-equipment-usage-data-into-capex-efficiency/

27/03/2026

Catch up with the latest edition of Bioscience Today, featuring cutting-edge research, biotech innovations, and industry updates shaping the future of life sciences in the UK.

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