Biotechnology Leads Biolabs hits Hong Kong stock exchange in $189M IPO Chinese biotech company Leads Biolabs has hit the Hong Kong stock exchange, snagging $189 million through an initial public offering on the HKEX. The Nanjing-based antibody aficionado plans to use the windfall first and foremost on clinical trials, the company said in a July 24 release. About $123 million will go to clinical research, with […] Written by Darren Incorvaia July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Life Sciences 83% of Earth’s climate-critical fungi are still unknown Mycorrhizal fungi help regulate Earth’s climate and ecosystems by forming underground networks that provide plants with essential nutrients, while drawing carbon deep into soils. Scientists and conservationists have been racing to find ways to protect these underground fungi, but they keep finding dark taxa – species that are known only by their DNA sequences that […] Written by Admin July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Life Sciences From air to stone: The fig trees fighting climate change Some species of fig trees store calcium carbonate in their trunks – essentially turning themselves (partially) into stone, new research has found. The team of Kenyan, U.S., Austrian, and Swiss scientists found that the trees could draw carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and store it as calcium carbonate ‘rocks’ in the surrounding soil. The […] Written by Admin July 27, 2025July 27, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biology Ancient Texts Decoded by Neural Networks In a groundbreaking fusion of ancient history and cutting-edge artificial intelligence, researchers have unveiled Aeneas, a sophisticated machine learning model designed to revolutionize the study of Latin inscriptions. This technological marvel aims to assist historians by restoring fragmented texts, dating undocumented carvings, and pinpointing their geographic origins within the vast expanse of the Roman Empire. […] Written by Bioengineer July 26, 2025July 26, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Burned Amazon Forests Stay Hot and Stressed for Decades, Finds New NASA-Supported Study – State of the Planet Lead author Savannah Cooley standing in an intact forest patch before one of the largest measured trees in the southern Amazon—a magnificent Ceiba pentandra towering 61 meters tall. Photo: Vinicius Silguero, Instituto Centro de Vida Forests in the Brazilian Amazon damaged by fire remain about 2.6 °C (4.7 °F) hotter than neighboring intact or selectively logged stands, and […] Written by Guest July 26, 2025July 26, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Life Sciences How a lost gene gave the sea spider its bizarre, leggy body An international collaboration featuring the University of Vienna and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (USA) has led to the first-ever chromosome-level genome assembly of a sea spider (Pycnogonum litorale). The genome informs about the development of the characteristic sea spider body plan and constitutes a landmark for revealing the evolutionary history of chelicerates in general. The […] Written by Admin July 26, 2025July 26, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Life Sciences Fiji ant plant builds tiny condos that stop ant wars Odd plants from a remote Pacific island reveal new insights into an important ecological question: how unrelated and antagonistic partners can form long-term mutualistic relationships with the same host. Scientists studying ant plants in Fiji have discovered one way that a host plant can keep the peace among residents that might otherwise kill each other. […] Written by Admin July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology From Brisbane to London to Paris: Vicebio´s Sanofi deal What began in the labs of the University of Queensland has now set the stage for one of Europe’s largest biotech acquisitions of the year. Sanofi has announced it will acquire UK-based vaccine developer Vicebio for $1.15 billion upfront, with an additional $450 million tied to clinical milestones—underscoring a major commitment to next-generation respiratory vaccines. […] Written by Georg Kääb July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biology The Unkempt RNA-binding protein reveals a local translation program in centriole overduplication Excess centrosomes cause defects in mitosis, cell-signaling, and cell migration, and therefore their assembly is tightly regulated. The divergent Polo kinase, PLK4, controls centriole duplication at the heart of centrosome assembly, and elevated PLK4 levels promote centrosome amplification (CA), a founding event of tumorigenesis. Here, we investigate the transcriptional consequences of elevated PLK4 and find […] Written by Admin July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Right to repair ‘would reduce inequality’ The UK has the second highest level of e-waste per person in the world, and the UK’s material footprint is over twice the sustainable limit identified by the UN. However, if the UK could reverse its consumption habits and create a circular economy, it would benefit not only the environment, but also bring a £25 […] Written by Catherine Early July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
How a lost gene gave the sea spider its bizarre, leggy body An international collaboration featuring the University of Vienna and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (USA) has led to the first-ever chromosome-level genome assembly of a sea spider (Pycnogonum litorale). The genome informs about the development of the characteristic sea spider body plan and constitutes a landmark for revealing the evolutionary history of chelicerates in general. The […] Written by Admin July 26, 2025July 26, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Fiji ant plant builds tiny condos that stop ant wars Odd plants from a remote Pacific island reveal new insights into an important ecological question: how unrelated and antagonistic partners can form long-term mutualistic relationships with the same host. Scientists studying ant plants in Fiji have discovered one way that a host plant can keep the peace among residents that might otherwise kill each other. […] Written by Admin July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
How a lost gene gave the sea spider its bizarre, leggy body An international collaboration featuring the University of Vienna and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (USA) has led to the first-ever chromosome-level genome assembly of a sea spider (Pycnogonum litorale). The genome informs about the development of the characteristic sea spider body plan and constitutes a landmark for revealing the evolutionary history of chelicerates in general. The […] Written by Admin July 26, 2025July 26, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Fiji ant plant builds tiny condos that stop ant wars Odd plants from a remote Pacific island reveal new insights into an important ecological question: how unrelated and antagonistic partners can form long-term mutualistic relationships with the same host. Scientists studying ant plants in Fiji have discovered one way that a host plant can keep the peace among residents that might otherwise kill each other. […] Written by Admin July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
From Brisbane to London to Paris: Vicebio´s Sanofi deal What began in the labs of the University of Queensland has now set the stage for one of Europe’s largest biotech acquisitions of the year. Sanofi has announced it will acquire UK-based vaccine developer Vicebio for $1.15 billion upfront, with an additional $450 million tied to clinical milestones—underscoring a major commitment to next-generation respiratory vaccines. […] Written by Georg Kääb July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Understanding PMDA Validation Rules v5.0 The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) in Japan has always led the charge in ensuring the safety and efficacy of drug development. Their latest update, the PMDA Validation Rules version 5.0, which took effect on April 1, 2024, marks another significant step in this mission. Let’s break down what these new rules mean and […] Written by Admin July 10, 2024July 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Enhance Your SEND Submissions! Join PointCross on May 29th, 2024, at 12 PM EST / 9 AM PST for a must-attend webinar: The Most Common Issues in Preparing SEND. Ideal for professionals in data submission and regulatory compliance, this webinar offers valuable insights from our seasoned experts. Why Attend? Why PointCross? With over 10 years of experience and more […] Written by Admin May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked