Biotech Business

Methods to sequence DNA have been used in labs for 30 years, why is there suddenly so much interest in sequencing technology and what is "next generation" sequencing? Development of new DNA sequencing technology is driven by the drive to translate the research findings of the human genome to individual medical diagnoses and treatments.

The company that introduced microarray technology for genetic analysis is facing hard times as much of the market is supplanted by next generation sequencing. Does Affymetrix have a plan?

As drug discovery and development slows down to a trickle, publicly funded government initiatives try to take up the slack. Can the new NIH and Euro big government programs prime the drug discovery pipeline?

As drug discovery and development slows down to a trickle, publicly funded government initiatives try to take up the slack. Can the new NIH and Euro big government programs prime the drug discovery pipeline?

Find out what VC investors are looking for in a company and maximize your chances of getting funding.

A list of the roles that biotech venture capital investors play in the development of early- and mid-stage startups. The benefits, and some of the shortfalls, to obtaining venture capital funding for R&D and to promote the growth of a company, are outlined.

A guide to getting started investing in biotech with things to consider before investing money in biotech companies or buying biotechnology stocks.

The choice of business model for a biotechnology company depends on the type of product in question and potential for funding and profit.

This article provides a summary or overview of biotechnology or biotech with a description of the start of biotechnology, development of commercial biotechnology, and an overview of the biotech industry. It includes brief summaries of the methods that comprise biotechnology and genetic engineering, biotechnology companies, the medical biotech...

Users share their stories about patenting or licensing innovative technologies and genetic inventions.

The high demand for legal professionals with science and technology backgrounds is explained and career expectations for individuals studying science and law are discussed.

Five reasons to go all the way in graduate school and complete a Ph.D.

What do you think of the decision to allow US government funding for stem cell research?

How would you feel if you knew you were conceived with genetic screening? Has this happened to you? Share your story.

How ethical is it to create a designer baby in a test tube, with custom-selected features? Submit your vote!

A discussion of the ethical and practical issues surrounding the use of animal organs for human transplants (xenotransplantation).

An outline of what nanoparticles are, how they are applied in biotechnolgy and safety issues surrounding their use.

Users answer whether they would donate cells for a patented cell line, for money.