Biotechnology is common these days …
Measures against climate change or the greenhouse effect as well as technologies and drugs for the treatment of diseases are inconceivable without biotechnology.
Upcoming Events
12-14 November 2024
Graz, Austria
The European Summit of Industrial Biotechnology
esib has already established itself as one of the biggest biotech conferences in Europe and an international platform for industrial biotechnology in multiple contexts. The event not only covers science but also deals with industrial needs and hopes, economic demands, funding resources or political aspirations and still leaves space for net- working and recreation. It encourages all protagonists of industrial biotechnology to think outside the box and in new comprehensive dimensions.
Latest Blog Articles
Further Improving Vaccine Safety: The Role of Vasoconstrictors in mRNA Vaccine Preparation
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the development and deployment of mRNA vaccines have been hailed as a triumph of modern medicine. These groundbreaking vaccines offer unprecedented levels of …
Next-Generation Medicines: The Promise of Plant Cell-Based Alkaloid Production
In the vast landscape of pharmaceuticals, plant-derived compounds, also called alkaloids, have long held a significant place. Many of them are first choice medicines to treat cancer, pain, malaria, and …
Decoding the Cellular Symphony: The Marvels of CHO-Cell Technology in Biopharmaceuticals
In the vast realm of biopharmaceuticals, where science meets innovation, a microscopic hero has emerged—Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells. These unassuming cells have become the unsung champions of our quest …
Wastewater: On the trail of the Evolving COVID-19 Variants
Even as we approach the end of 2023, the COVID-19 pandemic, which once seemed like a narrative out of a science fiction tale, continues to evolve. Austria, having lifted all …
Sterile laboratory equipment from the 3D printer
Viennese acib and BOKU researchers are developing a sterile 3D printing process that can be used to produce laboratory equipment from environmentally friendly and biodegradable plastic. This could avoid several …
Environmentally friendly and faster drug production
Researchers have found a way to make the industrial production of pharmaceuticals, as well as flavorings and biopolymers, more environmentally friendly: Unlike chemical processes that use toxic heavy metals, the …
Biotech meets architecture
As technology advances and our understanding of biological systems deepens, the integration of biotechnology into architecture is likely to lead to even more innovative and sustainable solutions for buildings, gardens, …
PhD Career Stories: Business Development
Martin Trinker, our Director of Business Development was invited to a podcast episode of PhD Career Stories. Enjoy listening! …
Unveiling Agnotology: Empowering Informed Societies
In the digital age, where information floods our screens, the rise of agnotology has darkened the pursuit of truth. Agnotology, a term coined by Robert N. Proctor1, refers to both, …
Von Holz zu Biokunststoff
Im Rahmen eines Praktikums durften wir (drei Schüler der Forstschule Bruck) an der TU Graz bzw. beim acib (Austrian Centre of Industrial Biotechnology) den Weg vom Holz zum Biokunststoff im …
