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UK Drug Pricing Pressure Threatens Pharma Investment and Competitiveness
The row over drug pricing in the United Kingdom has escalated into a defining test for the government’s life sciences strategy. In 2025 tensions between Whitehall and major pharmaceutical companies have hardened, with a series of high-profile investment pauses and...
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Expansion at Oxford Science Park Boosts Innovation Ecosystem
The Oxford Science Park (OSP), located on the southern edge of Oxford and owned by Magdalen College, Oxford, is entering a significant new phase of expansion aimed at strengthening the UK’s life sciences and technology infrastructure. This growth is driven by strong...
Remote Stroke Surgery Breakthrough with New Robotic System
In a landmark development for stroke treatment, medical technology company Remedy Robotics has announced what it describes as the world’s first fully remote endovascular neurointerventional procedures using its N1 robotic system. The announcement, made on 6 October...
Bacterial Movement Beyond Flagella: Surprising New Mechanisms Uncovered
Emerging Evidence of Alternative Motility For decades, scientists have believed that bacterial movement relied almost entirely on the rotation of whip-like flagella, which propel cells through liquids or across surfaces. However, new research has revealed that some...
The Passing of a Scientific Giant: James D. Watson
Renowned molecular biologist James D. Watson has died at the age of 97, his son and the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) in New York confirmed. The scientist, best known for co-discovering the double helix structure of DNA in 1953, passed away following a brief...
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Chinese Biotech Industry Shows No Signs of Slowing
Chinese biotech industry shows no signs of slowing as threat of U.S. restrictions loom The Chinese biotechnology sector continues to accelerate, signing high-value deals and expanding its global footprint even as the United States prepares new restrictions on...
AI and Early Detection of Dementia: Advancing Life Science Frontiers
Dementia continues to pose a significant challenge in neuroscience and clinical care, affecting millions worldwide. Early detection is pivotal in slowing disease progression and implementing preventive interventions. Life sciences are increasingly leveraging...
UK Life Sciences Growth Spreads Beyond London, Oxford and Cambridge
London, Oxford and Cambridge have long been the heartlands of the UK life sciences sector, but other regions across the country are now rapidly emerging as centres of innovation. The Midlands, the North of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland are developing strong...
How the UK May Be Undervaluing Life Sciences Manufacturing Investments
Concerns are mounting that the United Kingdom’s official appraisal framework is systematically underestimating the economic and social value of investments in life sciences manufacturing. Industry bodies and independent analysts warn that the methods used to evaluate...
AI Giants Nvidia, Microsoft and Google Drive Innovation in Pharma R&D
The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and pharmaceutical research is transforming drug discovery, clinical trials, and healthcare innovation. Leading technology companies Nvidia, Microsoft, and Google are spearheading this evolution, applying advanced AI...
Emerging Drug Therapies in the Fight Against Sarcopenia
Why Sarcopenia Matters Sarcopenia, the age-related decline in skeletal muscle mass and strength, has become a growing concern in ageing populations. The condition contributes significantly to frailty, falls, fractures, disability and even mortality, placing an...
Trump’s Proposed Drug Tariff Could Reshape the UK Pharma Landscape
It is unusual for trade policy in the United States to have such a direct impact on the UK life sciences sector, but President Donald Trump’s proposed 100 per cent tariff on branded and patented pharmaceuticals could do just that. If enacted, the measure would impose...
Sustainable and Green Manufacturing Practices in the Life Sciences Industry
The life sciences sector is undergoing a significant transformation as it embraces sustainable and green manufacturing practices. These initiatives aim to reduce environmental impact, enhance operational efficiency, and meet the growing demand for eco-friendly...
Claude for Life Sciences – Major AI Pivot into Drug Discovery and Research
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic is making a significant move into the life sciences sector with the launch of Claude for Life Sciences, a version of its Claude language model platform tailored for scientific research, drug discovery and regulatory workflows....
Genentech Cuts 87 Jobs in Latest Round of Layoffs at South San Francisco HQ
Genentech has carried out another round of workforce reductions, cutting 87 positions at its South San Francisco headquarters. The layoffs, filed last week and set to take effect on September 15, were disclosed in a California Worker Adjustment and Retraining...
Navigating Life with Haemophilia with Pfizer
Life with haemophilia can be challenging but advances in science are helping people with haemophilia to lead active and fulfilling lives. What is Haemophilia? Haemophilia is a family of rare genetic blood disorders caused by a clotting factor deficiency, which...
Microsoft’s Copilot Set to License Harvard Medical School Content
Microsoft is reportedly preparing a major update to its Copilot AI assistant that will let it draw on licensed medical content from Harvard Health Publishing when responding to user queries about healthcare. The development signals a strategic shift toward embedding...
Bacterial Movement Beyond Flagella: Surprising New Mechanisms Uncovered
Emerging Evidence of Alternative Motility For decades, scientists have believed that bacterial movement relied almost entirely on the rotation of whip-like flagella, which propel cells through liquids or across surfaces. However, new research has revealed that some...
The Passing of a Scientific Giant: James D. Watson
Renowned molecular biologist James D. Watson has died at the age of 97, his son and the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) in New York confirmed. The scientist, best known for co-discovering the double helix structure of DNA in 1953, passed away following a brief...
The Rise of Cell and Gene Therapy Hubs Across Northern England
The life sciences landscape in northern England is undergoing a dynamic evolution, driven by the growing importance of advanced therapies such as cell and gene treatments. These innovative approaches, which aim to treat or cure diseases by intervening at the level of...
Current Talent, Skills and Infrastructure in the Life Science Industry
The life science sector encompassing pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technologies, diagnostics and related services is evolving rapidly. Success in this industry no longer rests solely on scientific discovery. Increasingly it depends on the right talent,...
Rewriting the MND Playbook
How AI and Biomarkers Are Accelerating the Fight Against Motor Neurone Disease Every ninety minutes in the United Kingdom, someone receives a diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease (MND), also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and every ninety minutes, someone...
Challenges in Life Sciences Real Estate
The commercial real estate market serving the life sciences industry is currently undergoing a complex period of adjustment. The underlying dynamics that once propelled rapid growth, such as enthusiastic venture capital, strong demand from biotech and pharmaceutical...
Age Related T Cell Changes Weaken Vaccine Response in Older People
As the population ages, one of the major challenges facing public health is that vaccines tend to become less effective in older adults. A growing body of research increasingly points to specific changes in T cells, critical components of the immune system, as a key...
First Malaria Treatment Approved for Babies and Young Children
A landmark milestone in global health has been reached as the antimalarial drug Coartem Baby has received approval from the Swiss regulator Swissmedic. It is the first treatment specifically designed for newborns and very young infants suffering from malaria. Bridging...
ProImmune Introduces ProVE SL Monomers to Boost T Cell Research
ProImmune has launched its new ProVE SL (Self-Loading) MHC Class I monomers, positioning these reagents as a next-generation tool for researchers studying antigen-specific CD8+ T cells. The announcement highlights the company’s aim to accelerate T cell research by...
Novo Nordisk Locks Horns with Pfizer in Late Bid for Metsera
Danish pharmaceutical leader Novo Nordisk has made a dramatic late entry into the takeover race for United States biotech Metsera, challenging Pfizer’s earlier agreement and sparking a fierce bidding war in one of the most competitive areas of the life sciences...
Chinese Biotech Industry Shows No Signs of Slowing
Chinese biotech industry shows no signs of slowing as threat of U.S. restrictions loom The Chinese biotechnology sector continues to accelerate, signing high-value deals and expanding its global footprint even as the United States prepares new restrictions on...
AI and Early Detection of Dementia: Advancing Life Science Frontiers
Dementia continues to pose a significant challenge in neuroscience and clinical care, affecting millions worldwide. Early detection is pivotal in slowing disease progression and implementing preventive interventions. Life sciences are increasingly leveraging...
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Merck Abandons £1bn UK Expansion, Citing Insufficient Government Support
US pharmaceutical heavyweight Merck has decided to halt its planned £1 billion expansion in the UK, criticising the government for a lack of substantial investment in the life sciences sector. The company, which operates under the name MSD in Europe, announced it will...
Hyperfine Banks on $17.5 Million Public Stock Offering
Medical imaging company Hyperfine, listed on the Nasdaq as HYPR, has announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 14 million shares of its Class A common stock at $1.25 per share, yielding gross proceeds of approximately $17.5 million before...
UK Crown Estate Buys Harwell East, Opening 4.5m sq ft for Science & Innovation
The Crown Estate has completed the acquisition of Harwell East, a 221 acre site adjacent to the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire. The development could deliver up to 4.5 million square feet of laboratory, research, manufacturing and office space,...
Amazon to Launch Prescription Kiosks in LA One Medical Clinics
Amazon is gearing up to roll out prescription kiosks inside One Medical clinics in Los Angeles beginning December 2025. These in office machines will allow patients to collect common prescription medications such as antibiotics, inhalers, and treatments for high blood...
Astatine-211: The Alpha-Emitter Gaining Momentum in Targeted Radiotherapy
Astatine, the heaviest halogen and the rarest naturally occurring element, has long been a scientific curiosity. Among its many isotopes, ²¹¹At has emerged over the past decade as a frontrunner in the quest to harness alpha particles for highly targeted radiotherapy....
Blood Test for 50+ Cancers Shows Promise in Faster Diagnosis
A new multi cancer blood test developed by the United States biotechnology company Grail has demonstrated in North America the ability to detect a wide range of cancers, including many for which no screening programmes exist, at an early and potentially treatable...
Eli Lilly Expands U.S. Manufacturing with Multi-Billion Investment
Eli Lilly & Company is doubling down on U.S. investment, unveiling a series of ambitious plans to expand its domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing infrastructure. These efforts come amid mounting political pressure to reshore drug production and rising competition...
Trump’s Recent Guidance on Tylenol, Vaccines, and Children Draws Fire from Medical Community
In late September 2025, former U.S. President Donald J. Trump revived a series of controversial health claims and policy proposals concerning women especially pregnant women and children, triggering sharp pushback from medical experts, public health authorities, and...
7,000 Steps a Day May Improve Brain and Reduce Disease Risk
Walking around 7,000 steps each day could help sharpen cognition and shield against a variety of chronic illnesses, according to a major new analysis. This target may be more attainable, yet still effective, than the widely publicised 10,000 step goal. Published in...
US Scientists Create Human Embryos from Skin Cells
In a ground breaking advance in reproductive biology, researchers in the United States have for the first time created early-stage human embryos by converting DNA from skin cells into functional eggs and then fertilising them with sperm. Though still at an...
MHRA and NICE Pilot Aligned Pathway for Faster Patient Access
A Coordinated Effort to Accelerate Approvals The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have launched a new initiative inviting early adopters to trial an accelerated and aligned...
Stem Cell Breakthrough: Woman Reverses Type 1 Diabetes Using Her Own Cells
In a pioneering medical achievement, a 25-year-old woman in China has become the first person in the world to reverse Type 1 diabetes using stem cells derived from her own body. The groundbreaking study, published in Cell in September 2024, marks a turning point in...
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FDA Panel Rebuffs GSK’s Bid to Relaunch Blenrep Over Eye Toxicity Concerns
A panel of independent experts convened by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended against approving GSK’s (GSK.L) blood cancer treatment Blenrep, citing concerns over known ocular side effects. The decision prompted a nearly 5% drop in the British...
NHS Leads Global Rollout of Groundbreaking ‘Trojan Horse’ Blood Cancer Treatment
The NHS in England is leading the world as the first healthcare system to introduce a pioneering ‘trojan horse’ therapy for patients with blood cancer, offering the potential to delay disease progression nearly three times longer than current treatment options....
FDA Picks George Tidmarsh as Head of Drug Regulation Division
The Food and Drug Administration commissioner, Marty Makary, has selected George Tidmarsh, a former biotech executive and Stanford-affiliated pediatrician, to lead the agency’s drug regulatory arm, according to a source familiar with the matter. The appointment of...
The Dawn of a New Era: World’s First mRNA Lung Cancer Vaccine Enters Global Clinical Trials
In a historic stride toward personalised cancer treatment, BioNTech—the German biotech giant behind one of the first COVID-19 mRNA vaccines—has launched the world’s first mRNA-based lung cancer vaccine, BNT116, into Phase I clinical trials across seven countries. This...
Eli Lilly Expands U.S. Manufacturing with Multi-Billion Investment
Eli Lilly & Company is doubling down on U.S. investment, unveiling a series of ambitious plans to expand its domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing infrastructure. These efforts come amid mounting political pressure to reshore drug production and rising competition...
Trump’s Recent Guidance on Tylenol, Vaccines, and Children Draws Fire from Medical Community
In late September 2025, former U.S. President Donald J. Trump revived a series of controversial health claims and policy proposals concerning women especially pregnant women and children, triggering sharp pushback from medical experts, public health authorities, and...
7,000 Steps a Day May Improve Brain and Reduce Disease Risk
Walking around 7,000 steps each day could help sharpen cognition and shield against a variety of chronic illnesses, according to a major new analysis. This target may be more attainable, yet still effective, than the widely publicised 10,000 step goal. Published in...
US Scientists Create Human Embryos from Skin Cells
In a ground breaking advance in reproductive biology, researchers in the United States have for the first time created early-stage human embryos by converting DNA from skin cells into functional eggs and then fertilising them with sperm. Though still at an...
MHRA and NICE Pilot Aligned Pathway for Faster Patient Access
A Coordinated Effort to Accelerate Approvals The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have launched a new initiative inviting early adopters to trial an accelerated and aligned...
Stem Cell Breakthrough: Woman Reverses Type 1 Diabetes Using Her Own Cells
In a pioneering medical achievement, a 25-year-old woman in China has become the first person in the world to reverse Type 1 diabetes using stem cells derived from her own body. The groundbreaking study, published in Cell in September 2024, marks a turning point in...
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