Aptar Pharma launches bio-based nasal spray pump
Aptar Pharma has announced that its Freepod® nasal spray pump, used with Haleon’s Otrivin® nasal spray, now incorporates mass balance bio-based resins. This marks the first time Aptar's delivery system…
Bio-emollient OXISMOOTH® DS debuts in Brazil’s beauty market
Indovinya, the specialty chemicals division of Indorama Ventures, announced the launch of OXISMOOTH® DS in the Brazilian market. This multifunctional emollient is made entirely from plant-based, renewable sources, setting new…
Sofinnova Partners closes €650 M to support innovation in biotech
Sofinnova Partners, a prominent European venture capital firm focused on life sciences, has announced the successful closing of its latest flagship fund, Sofinnova Capital XI, at €650 million (USD $750…
Nine projects funded by Novo Nordisk focus on health, sustainability, and AI for a greener future
The 2025 Novo Nordisk Foundation Challenge Programme awards DKK 479 million to nine innovative projects. These projects promote health, sustainability, and support the green transition through global researcher collaboration. Participants…
Brightseed launches Bio Gut Core: low-dose digestive health ingredient
Brightseed has announced the launch of Bio Gut Core™, a new supplement designed to improve gut barrier health and reduce common digestive issues. This ingredient is backed by clinical trial…
Brightseed and Haleon to accelerate plant-based innovation using AI
Brightseed, a company specializing in AI-driven discovery of bioactive compounds, has announced a strategic partnership with Haleon, a global consumer health company. The collaboration aims to accelerate the identification of…
eXoZymes develops AI-driven approach to produce rare nutraceutical compound
eXoZymes, a leader in AI-engineered enzymes, announced the creation of NCTx, LLC. This new subsidiary will develop and produce N-trans-caffeoyltyramine (NCT), a rare plant-based compound. NCT shows promise for metabolic…
SEOULTECH researchers develop bioink for tissue repair
Researchers at Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SEOULTECH) have developed a bioink made from nanocellulose derived from Kombucha SCOBY. This bioink can be applied directly to damaged tissue…
Researchers develop 3D bioprinter for plant-based pharmaceutical production
A group of 10 undergraduate students from the University of Rochester have developed an affordable 3D-bioprinting system to replicate chemicals found in endangered and non-endangered plant species, which are threatened…