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UK-Finland study extends obesity health risks to include infectious diseases
February 14, 2026
More than one in 10 deaths from a number of infectious diseases are associated with obesity worldwide, states a new study.

Microscopes to market: Exporting for innovation
February 2, 2026
Lab and life science innovators often lack the knowledge and resources to expand into foreign markets. That’s where UK Export Finance could make a difference, says Tim Reid.

Swedish researchers cite biomarker advance for early stage Parkinson’s
February 1, 2026
Biomarkers for Parkinson’s disease have been identified by a Scandinavian research team, pinpointing the disease in its earliest stages before the onset of extensive brain damage.

Britain continues to dominate European biotech investment, says BIA
January 26, 2026
The UK remained Europe’s leading national biotech market in 2025 throughout the year, accounting for nearly one third of all European venture financing, according to the latest Bioindustry Association (BIA)...

Growth in UK advanced therapy clinical trials
January 26, 2026
The number of advanced therapy clinical trials in the UK rose last year, with the country being a significant contributor in Europe and worldwide.

‘World first’ brain cancer implant therapy nets £4.5 million investment
January 25, 2026
Cheshire-based medtech business QV Bioelectronics has won £4.5 million in investment and grant funding to support its new technology for glioblastoma brain cancer.

Lab Innovations organiser releases attendance figures for “most successful” show
January 18, 2026
Organisers of the recent Lab Innovations trade show at Birmingham NEC have claimed 2025 was their most successful event to date.

UK’s first AI-driven Level 3 lab launches first commercial project
January 18, 2026
A joint British-Canadian initiative for infectious disease vaccines will be the first commercial project to be carried out in the new Liverpool Robotic Infection Research Laboratory.

Study links variants in single gene to incidences of dementia
January 11, 2026
New research from UCL has identified variations in a single gene as an under-recognised target for dementia therapies.

New towns challenge Oxbridge supercluster domination
January 9, 2026
Two of Britain’s post-war new towns are challenging Oxford and Cambridge’s domination of the country’s science and technology supercluster, claims a new report by commercial leaders.

