New research has found that microplastics from food packaging could cause damage to the normal function and health of the liver. Microplastics - small fragments less than 5mm in size - are already known to be widespread in the food and drink that we consume. It is...
Your essential life science news digest: the past week's biggest stories in pharma, biotech and healthcare. 👇 This week's life science news was defined by regulatory uncertainty and clinical momentum. A landmark FDA leadership departure sent rare disease stocks...
Imperial College London, University of Oxford and GSK Launch £11 Million Centre to Build Digital Twins of Human Organs A new research centre backed by £11 million in funding has been established by Imperial College London, the University of Oxford and GSK to develop...
For many modern women, the concept of fertility is something to consider later, when life feels steady and the timing feels right. Now more than ever, trends that encourage delaying partnership, questioning traditional paths, or seeking information earlier are...
A Neurodevelopmental Framework for Strategic Life Construction In an era defined by rapid technological change, algorithmic persuasion, and rising rates of youth anxiety, the question is no longer whether children need education, but what kind of education is most...
70,000 sq. ft. facility expands the company's biopharma, chemical and cold chain storage capacities DUBLIN, Ireland, (March 6, 2026)Â - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, the world leader in serving science, today announced the opening of a new, 70,000 sq.ft. distribution...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released its official list of novel drug approvals for 2025, marking a year of significant therapeutic breadth and scientific innovation. Novel drugs are defined as new molecular entities or biologics approved for use in the...
The life sciences industry is advancing at a speed that would have felt unimaginable just a few years ago. Artificial intelligence is shortening drug discovery timelines. Digital therapeutics are reshaping care delivery. Precision medicine is moving healthcare from...
As 2026 begins, it is natural to pause and reflect on the year behind us while thinking about what lies ahead. In the life sciences, these reflections often centre on progress: new experiments to launch, collaborations to build, technologies to adopt, or ideas to...
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...
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...
As the UK enters the heart of the 2025 to 2026 winter respiratory season, influenza flu is emerging as a major public health challenge, with cases rising earlier and more sharply than usual. Health services are already under strain, and experts are urging the public...
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....
Singapore has rapidly transformed into one of the world’s most advanced and influential life science hubs. Over the past two decades, the city-state has combined strategic investment, world-class infrastructure, and a thriving innovation ecosystem to position itself...
US and UK Agree Zero Tariffs Deal on Pharmaceuticals: What It Means for Patients, Innovation and Global Pharma Trade The United States and the United Kingdom have reached a landmark trade agreement that eliminates tariffs on UK-origin pharmaceuticals, active...
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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...
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...