ECHA launches a new public consultation on proposals for harmonised classification and labelling for four pesticides and a fire-preventing agent

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

Super-sensitive spray-on explosive detector

Biotage AB and McMaster University sign joint agreement to develop new chemistry platform

New polymer mixture creates ultra-sensitive heat sensor

Polymer gels with tunable ionic Seebeck coefficient for ultra-sensitive printed thermopiles

A fast, non-destructive test for 2-dimensional materials

Mayo Clinic researchers map prostate cancer relapse

By using C-11 choline PET and MRI

Epigenomics AG: Clinical Study Shows Lead Biomarker for Lung Cancer also works in Blood

Biomarker mSHOX2 could accelerate diagnostic work-up of patients with suspected lung cancer

New synchrotron technique could see hidden building blocks of life

Test identifies toxic platinum and palladium without time-consuming sample pretreatment

Fluorogenic solution glows green within four hours when even minute traces of poisonous Pd(II) and Pt(IV) are present

Scientists patent corrosion-resistant nano-coating for metals

Thinner, less toxic than existing coatings; efficient and economical to produce

MicroRNA in human saliva may help diagnose oral cancer

Antimicrobial edible films inhibit pathogens in meat

Biological signalling processes in intelligent materials

Innovative biohybrid systems with information processing functionality

Breakthrough in materials research: The metal that does not expand

An alloy of several metals has been developed that shows practically no thermal expansion over an extremely large temperature interval

Insight into schizophrenia disease mechanisms found in the eye

Impaired neuronal connectivity in the retina

Sugar tax harms Red Bull and not Pure Bio Energy Drink

VINCI Energies acquires the TEHA Technology Group

Revolution in biotechnology: CO2 becomes food

Breakthrough bioprocess turns CO2 and electricity into high-protein food

Pineapple juice is scarce and expensive due to a small harvest

How to recycle CO2 from flue gases

Design and process control are the be-all and end-all when it comes to reducing CO2 from flue gases or the atmosphere

Bats: Corona Without Symptoms

The genome of flying mammals could offer new approaches to medical solutions

Freshwater alga could be the next superfood that feeds the world

thyssenkrupp Uhde and Novonesis launch innovative enzymatic esterification technology

A more sustainable alternative to conventional esterification

Groundbreaking technology can turn cancer cells back into normal cells

Research findings have been transferred to the start-up biotech company BioRevert

Meat production increased by 1.4 % in 2024

Meat production rises again for the first time since 2016, but remains almost a quarter below the previous peak

Artificial Photosynthesis Decoded

How Carbon Nitride Splits Water (and Enables Green Hydrogen)

Crucell acquires ChromaGenics to strengthen its strategic position in protein production technology

How AI is transforming Unilever Ice Cream’s end-to-end supply chain

Progress Toward a New Generation of Rechargeable Batteries

Redox mediator improves performance and lifespan of Li-O2 batteries

Slim waist and sufficient exercise

Only the combination significantly reduces the risk of cancer

ShrimpWiz: More animal welfare in domestic shrimp farming through AI

A 150-year-old problem resolved using AI

New approach enables precise predictions of the phase transition

A molecular fountain of youth for the brain

Ageing processes in “mini-brains” observed for the first time

Kirin Holdings presents the "Electric Salt Spoon" with innovative flavor technology

New gadget presented at CES 2025

European Consortium Launches DELYCIOUS Research Project to Optimize Operation of Renewable Hydrogen Production Units

Nylon Eaters – Microscopic helpers recycle plastic waste

Bacterium “eats” individual building blocks of different types of nylon and converts them into value-added products

‘True food’ research database offers rankings for 50,000 processed foods

WACKER Expands Production Capacity for Specialty Silicones in Asia

Asia is already one of WACKER’s most important sales regions

HI viruses crack the lock to the cell nucleus

For the first time, researchers have observed how HIV penetrates the nuclear pores to the genome of human immune cells

Value-added pancakes

WSU using science to improve nutrition of breakfast staple

Global battery market continues to see strong growth despite uncertainties and holds opportunities for European manufacturers

New European players must show they can produce high-quality battery cells at low cost

Obese and healthy

Scientists are trying to work out why some obese people become unhealthy while others do not

Green food revolution