Solving the data storage problem using genomics
We all produce data every day, either through downloading music, snapping photos, or writing documents, but rarely do we stop and think about where this information is physically stored. The digital universe encompasses all the world’s digital data, and much like the physical universe it is expanding at an exponential rate. Does biology hold the solution to data storage?
Aonghus Topham
May 16, 2022
Can you benefit from cholesterol-reducing products? Science, Regulation and Consumer Impact
After coming across phytosterols and phytostanols during my degree, I was intrigued by the growing evidence indicating therapeutic potential as anticancer agents. However, these compounds are not new and have been long known to help reduce cholesterol. This blog post will summarise the benefits of phytosterols and phytostanols and describe how they are marketed as functional food products. The aim of these products is to reduce cholesterol levels which are a risk factor for heart disease and are designed for those who need help with cholesterol level management.
April 4, 2022
Startup Spotlight: Multus
Multus is revolutionising the way that cultivated meat is grown. By producing low-cost and serum-free cell culture media, it is paving the way for lab grown meat to become a supermarket staple. The company are manufacturing sustainable and ethical replacements for the animal serum-based growth media required in cultivated meat production.
March 14, 2022
Cinference: The Future of Protein Engineering
Cinference are using pioneering technology to design proteins; their platform aims to speed up the drug development process. We interviewed the co-founders to find out more about how Cinference work, what goals they have and what they are planning next…
Caroline Babisz
February 15, 2022
Phycobloom - Creating Biofuel from Algae
Founded by John and Ian, brought together through their mutual love of chasing challenges, Phycobloom is a cutting-edge clean technology start-up, aiming to revolutionise biofuel production by harnessing the power of algae.
Natasha Barrow
January 21, 2022
Startup Spotlight: Hoxton Farms
Hoxton Farms is using a combination of cell biology and mathematical modelling to grow real animal fat in the lab. The company is building a team of interdisciplinary scientists across computational, wet lab and engineering roles – utilising mathematical modelling to develop cost-effective production processes.
January 19, 2022
Cutting-edge nanotechnology with the potential to revolutionize regenerative medicine with remote control of patients' cells- MICA Biosystems
A biotech company that created a way to create remote-controlled cells to repair damaged tissue using nanotechnology secures £200k investment.
December 23, 2021
Startup Spotlight: Beta Bugs
Beta Bugs are working on developing and distributing new breeds of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) to farmers. BSF is a key circular source of protein for poultry, aquaculture and livestock; the larvae can be fed on organic waste thus converting it to protein for animal consumption. Beta Bugs are looking to become the genetics partner to the BSF industry – starting with their flagship breed HiPer-Fly®️. Specific traits have been selected for, resulting in increased larval size, shorter development time and greater egg production and hatchability.
December 2, 2021
Phase Biolabs: Converting CO2 into Renewable Chemicals
Phase Biolabs is a seed startup that is striving to reduce both CO2 emissions and our petrochemical dependency, by generating sustainable ingredients for industrial and consumer products directly from CO2.
December 1, 2021