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FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Unveils ShunzymeX Precision Purification Technology

New technology streamlines downstream processing for complex biologics

Study Finds Fish Expend Significant Energy Just to Stay Still

Researchers discover hovering is far more metabolically demanding than previously thought for many fish species.

Waymo Vandal Arrested in San Francisco

Authorities charged a 45-year-old man with multiple incidents of damaging self-driving vehicles.

U.S. Biotechs Discuss Falling Behind China

Industry leaders debate whether U.S. biotechs are losing ground to China's rapid growth and innovation.

Researchers Develop Scalable Neuron Networks to Study Brain Rhythms

New 2D cell model provides insights into how coordinated brain activity emerges and responds to perturbations

Rare Prickly Shark Spotted by Marine Biology Students During Night Dive

The deep-water shark is typically only observed by submarine, making this a remarkable sighting.

Protein Mapping Breakthrough Offers Hope for Brain Disease Treatment

New technology reveals how individual brain cells produce proteins, shedding light on neurological conditions.

Alume Appoints Daniel Bradbury as Exec. Chair; Welcomes Drs. Geoffrey Ling & Craig Venter to Advisory Board

Appointments advance fluorescence from Nobel discovery to Precision Surgery®

In Vivo Cell and Gene Therapy Gains Momentum at San Diego Conference

Eli Lilly's $2.4 billion acquisition of Orna Therapeutics highlights growing interest in in vivo approaches to cell and gene therapy.

AI Tool Automates 3D Analysis of Cochlear Stereocilia

The VASCilia platform uses deep learning to accelerate stereocilia imaging analysis, aiding research into hearing loss and gene therapy.

Study Rebuilds Bacterial Circadian Clock to Unlock Gene Expression Secrets

UC San Diego researchers create a simplified system to study the fundamental principles of biological timing.

CRISPR Tool Inactivates Antibiotic Resistant Genes

Researchers develop a novel CRISPR-based technology to remove antibiotic resistance in bacterial populations.

Bionano Announces 4-Day 2026 OGM Symposium

Global experts to showcase advances and innovation in optical genome mapping technology

Novartis Breaks Ground on New Biomedical Research Center in San Diego

The new facility will enable end-to-end drug discovery across key disease areas and technology platforms.