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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)...

‘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.

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.

Sounding cocci-ed

January 11, 2026
Broadcasters have a duty to promote science but when they do, it helps to get the details right, cautions Professor Brian J Ford.

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.

Breast cancer is world’s most studied disease for fifth year

January 8, 2026
Phesi’s annual report on the world’s clinical trials has revealed that breast cancer has maintained its position as the most studied disease for the fifth year in succession.

Stars present and future

January 5, 2026
Another strong showing across the board in a hard-fought contest for the Lab Awards 2025.

Big Ask: Bruntwood’s Kath Mackay

December 22, 2025
Regional innovation ecosystems are crucial to ensure university spin-outs are retained and nurtured to play their part in the UK R&D sector, says Dr Kath Mackay, chief scientific officer at...

Playing in the big league

December 15, 2025
Smaller lab equipment suppliers can be overawed by the bid process for public sector contracts. They needn’t be, suggests Jason Cooney.

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