Merck, a leading science and technology company, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the chromatography business of JSR Life Sciences, a leader in contract development and manufacturing, preclinical and translational clinical research, and bioprocessing solutions. The acquisition will expand Merck’s downstream processing portfolio with advanced Protein A chromatography capabilities, supporting more efficient and scalable production of biopharmaceutical therapies, including monoclonal antibodies.

Lab Innovations, the UK’s largest trade show for the lab industry, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, on October 29 and 30, has announced its most exciting conference programme yet. The key themes being addressed at this year’s show include sustainability, robotics and automation, quality, accreditation and compliance, biotech innovations, professional development, and technical product advice and demonstrations...

KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH, based in Berlin, has announced the acquisition of Labomatic AG, located in Möhlin near Basel, Switzerland. With this strategic move, KNAUER significantly expands its leadership in preparative high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) – particularly in systems designed for flow rates of up to 540 liters per hour...

Researchers at the University of Bath have discovered how DNA damage caused by a faulty DNA protection and repair system can lead to neurodegenerative disorders such as Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Motor Neurone Disease, also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), is a terminal neurodegenerative disease which causes progressive loss of the neurones that control the muscles...

TESTA Analytical and Mazet & Co (Strasbourg, France) have announced a new partnership to expand the user base of TESTA flowmeter products in French speaking markets across Europe and North Africa. In addition to better supporting customers in these regions, this agreement reflects the two organizations shared commitment to bringing advanced chromatography products to help separation scientists and process engineers...

The new co-marketing and distribution partnership enables SureSeq™ NGS panel customers to purchase QIAGEN’s tertiary analysis software QIAGEN Clinical Insight (QCI®) Interpret as part of a complete SureSeq NGS workflow solution, unlocking comprehensive analysis from sample to report. QIAGEN Digital Insights bioinformatics bring over 25 years of expertise in expert-curated content, AI-powered proprietary algorithms and user-friendly tools to simplify NGS data analysis..

Researchers at the University of Bath, in collaboration with the Universities of Oxford and Bristol, have developed a molecule that prevents the clumping and build-up of a protein linked to Parkinson’s disease and related dementias. The team has successfully demonstrated it works in an animal model of Parkinson’s and hopes that in the future this could lead to a treatment that slows the progression of the disease...

Since 1995, the Eppendorf Award for Young European Investigators, endowed with 20,000 EUR, has honored outstanding achievements in the field of biomedical research in Europe once a year. Scientists up to the age of 35 with an advanced degree, who are conducting research in Europe, can apply online from October 1, 2025 to January 15, 2026. The Eppendorf Award for Young European Investigators is presented in collaboration with Nature...

MMI Asia, the organizer of the world’s leading trade fair series for laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology, and diagnostics, is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural analytica Hanoi, taking place from 22 – 24 April 2026 at the International Exhibition Center (ICE), 91 Tran Hung Dao, Hanoi, Vietnam in partnership with Vietnam Exhibitions and Event Services Company Limited (VNEES)...

With today's advances in microscopy, manufacturers have a treasure trove of knowledge at their fingertips — but few know how to unleash its potential. Here, Kate Vanderburgh, microscopy product specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific, breaks down several key microscopy techniques and explains how they can benefit a range of industrial processes...

SPT Labtech, a pioneer in the design and development of laboratory automation and liquid handling solutions, and Agilent Technologies Inc. (“Agilent”), a global leader in analytical and clinical laboratory technologies, today announced the introduction of automated target enrichment protocols on SPT Labtech’s firefly®+ platform. Automating genomic workflows, the optimized Target Enrichment protocols support researchers using Agilent’s SureSelect Max DNA Library Prep Kits...

Digital chemistry company Chemify is set to embark on the next phase of its business journey with a strategic relocation to Glasgow’s newest purpose-built life science facility, Health Innovation Hub (HiH). Chemify, a pioneer in developing technology to provide pharmaceutical, biotechnology and industrial partners with better molecules, will occupy more than 40,000 sq ft across two floors with additional space on the ground floor of HiH...

The PPD™ clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific announce a new research and development (R&D) partnership with the AstraZeneca BioVentureHub in Gothenburg, Sweden. The partnership aims to leverage the combined expertise of Thermo Fisher and AstraZeneca to drive innovation and strengthen the life science ecosystem. A dedicated team from Thermo Fisher will co-locate with AstraZeneca scientists to work on collaborative R&D projects with a focus initially on chromatography, molecular genomics and proteomics...

Following the successful launch of the first TipOne® racks made with TipOne recycled plastic in July, Starlab International is continuing its sustainability mission with determination: the seventh Sustainability Weeks are entirely dedicated to the circular economy. From 6 to 17 October 2025, Starlab staff will once again visit laboratories across Europe to inform about sustainable laboratory practices – this time with a particular focus on recycling systems in the lab...

Imagine a future where your medical history could help predict what health conditions you might face in the next two decades. Researchers have developed a generative AI model that uses large-scale health records to estimate how human health may change over time. It can forecast the risk and timing of over 1,000 diseases and predict health outcomes over a decade in advance...

Leica Biosystems, a global leader in anatomic and digital pathology solutions, and Moffitt Cancer Center, one of the nation’s top cancer hospitals and a leader in cancer research, are expanding their partnership to accelerate the adoption of digital pathology across the state. This strategic collaboration marks Florida’s first large-scale implementation of digital pathology technology, aimed at improving speed, precision and access to pathology services...

A major new two-part white paper series from ACD/Labs examines how AI-enabled design-make-test-analyze (DMTA) cycles can overcome fragmented workflows in drug discovery and development. The series discusses how pharma/biotech organizations can leverage automation and informatics technologies to digitalize workflows, empowering faster, robust, and more cost-effective innovation...

INTEGRA Biosciences is giving scientists the chance to transform their workflows with its Future Lab Grant of $10,000 to spend on the company’s cutting-edge pipetting and automation solutions. One visionary lab will win the opportunity to co-create their dream set-up, using INTEGRA’s wide range of innovative instruments, from ergonomic electronic pipettes and compact 96-channel plate fillers to accessible automation platforms...

Europa Biosite is pleased to announce that Bio X Cell has appointed Cambridge Bioscience, a proud member of Europa Biosite, as its exclusive distributor for the United Kingdom and Ireland. This strategic partnership ensures that researchers across the UK and Ireland will have streamlined access to the Bio X Cell portfolio which features best-in-class functional monoclonal antibodies, globally recognized for their high quality, purity, and consistency...