Biomedical/Biotechnology

GP resource for pre-university students: How will biotechnology change human life?

The revolutionary potential of biotechnology has also been accompanied by question marks over the ethical implications of its application.

Biotechnology could revolutionise human life. Should it be allowed to?

As science pushes the frontiers of what is known about cancer and other diseases – allowing for new medicines to be developed – digital technology too, is pushing boundaries

Scientists made a cell with most of the hallmarks of life. Here’s what to know

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From start-up to HK IPO: How global standards drove S’pore biomedical firm’s expansion

Mirxes' senior vice president of operations, Jeremiah Decosta with GASTROClear test kits in temperature-controlled storage

China lures foreign patients with cutting-edge, cheap medical care

A fellow New Zealand patient who had received the treatment in China introduced Stuart Lye to a hospital in Shanghai.

New life sciences hub Geneo to link companies with talent, foster collaboration

Geneo, the new life sciences and research hub in Science Park, aims to foster a vibrant ecosystem for firms and start-ups in the sector.

Inside an African lab that helped crack the hantavirus outbreak

A drone view of the cruise ship MV Hondius, carrying passengers suspected of having cases of hantavirus on board, leaves Praia, Cape Verde, on May 6.

Life After... biotech winter: CellResearch Corp goes from zero to $25m revenue in just 4 years

Founding Director and CEO of CellResearch Corporation Gavin Tan said the biotech company will return to its core passion and and list on NASDAQ after 24 years.

AI bots told scientists how to make biological weapons

Even when AI models are updated with safer controls, the older versions are often readily available.

China races to build massive biobanks – latest front in geopolitical rivalry

China’s National Biobank has grown into one of the world’s largest since launching in Shenzhen in 2016 and Beijing is pushing to make it the biggest.

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