Talking Plants: giving nature a voice at Cambridge University Botanic Garden - An event promotion from Sable&Hawkes

This spring, Cambridge University Botanic Garden is inviting visitors to talk to plants in a new AI-powered exhibition, “Talking Plants: Hear Nature Speak!” Created with Nature Perspectives, the experience uses QR codes so visitors can have bespoke conversations with living plants – hearing their stories of evolution, ecology and cultural significance, and hopefully leaving with a little more…

SPT Labtech and BellBrook Labs introduce high-throughput screening platform for cancer research

·       Automated workflow to be highlighted at SLAS 2026, 7-11 February, Boston

Eppendorf collaborates with Dubai Police to automate forensics laboratories

Access to automated instrumentation will enhance precision testing and improve analytical efficiency, streamlining criminal identification

Bio-Rad receives AOAC international validation for EZ-Check Listeria spp. and EZ-Check Listeria monocytogenes Testing Kits

HERCULES, Calif. — February 6 2026 — Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIO.B), a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostics products, announces it has received validation from AOAC International for its EZ-Check Listeria spp.

Synthace collaborates with Charles River to offer the global pharma industry more robust, faster and cost-effective assays

Collaboration heralds new era of assay development in drug discovery 

CamAWiSE partners with Innovate UK

CamAWiSE is delighted to have joined up with Innovate UK on their No Limits platform. 

The 2026 CamAWiSE Mentoring Programme is open for applications

The CamAWiSE Mentoring Programme is now open for applications for its 2026 cohort. This six-month programme connects mentors and mentees to share insights, build confidence, and support professional development.

#21toWatch 2026 Shortlist showcases region’s strength as UK’s startup capital

The shortlist for the coveted #21toWatch Awards 2026 has been revealed, showcasing the next generation of standout entrepreneurs and breakthrough innovations from Cambridge and across the East of England.

SynGenSys introduces Liver.SET synthetic promoter library for liver-specific gene expression for in vivo gene therapies

Validated, tissue-specific library enables customisable and controllable liver-targeted gene expression with high specificity and minimal off-target activity in muscle tissue

New life science copywriting company Emveria Creations comes to the EpiCentre

Len Keenan, a specialist copywriter for the life science industry, has taken a virtual office at The EpiCentre in Haverhill, providing him with a postal business and registered office address together with the use of co-working space when needed.

Knowing when not to move forward: why pausing is an execution skill in life sciences

In life sciences, progress is often associated with momentum. Funding is secured, proof is generated, partnerships are announced, and timelines accelerate. Moving forward is widely seen as a sign of confidence and capability.

Edge just got a LOT safer

You know those terrifying pop-ups that pretend your device is infected and demand you “call support immediately” They’re dangerous. And they’re getting smarter.

This is how Microsoft Edge is fighting back…

Sable&Hawkes design and promote science event series

Science on Tap is a popular, informal, public-facing event series where scientists and researchers present their work, discuss complex topics and answer questions in relaxed venues such as bars, pubs and breweries.

What makes a physical product investable

Investability rarely starts with slides and spreadsheets. It starts earlier, often before a product has taken physical form. The foundations are laid when the brief is defined, assumptions are set, and early specifications begin to harden into direction.

Isopod Rapid Cleanrooms: The ideal elite controlled environment pod solution for Life Sciences and Engineering start-ups

The Guardtech Group’s quick-assembly cleanroom pods combine superior performance, build quality and cost-effectiveness to give new applications the perfect platform to get their business up and running

ELRIG: Creating cohesive sub-brands

Creating sub-brands is a balancing act. Each one needs its own identity and purpose, while still feeling part of the core brand identity. If you get it right, you can build recognition and trust. Get it wrong, and brands begin to fragment.

Why burnout in HR is a ticking time bomb for business leaders and what to do about it

HR leaders often carry the emotional burden of an organisation's issues, and the increasing intensity of these is having an impact not just on individuals' wellbeing but also on operational risk. With today’s pace of change and rising expectations, there’s no doubt we need to take action. Here at Mind Values Leadership, we believe there is a solution, and it’s part of a proven model that…

How AI is transforming healthcare

Cambridge Network chose the Press to host a life science fireside chat about AI in healthcare with two excellent speakers.

Impulse Programme: Turning world‑class science into commercial impact

Applications close soon for Impulse 2026. Round One deadline has now passed (2 February 2026)Round Two deadline: 2 March 2026 

Now in its 10th year, the Impulse Pr

Real-life transformations: how acupuncture changed these lives

In my years of practice, I helped hundreds of patients restore their health through Acupuncture. In many cases the results exceeded expectations in situation which seemed impossible to treat: • Severe anxiety • Migraines • Sciatica • Epilepsy • Cancer • Infertility and many others…

iXCells Biotechnologies and Rosebud Biosciences partner to advance organoid-based models for rare diseases

Expansion of iXCells’ iPSCore platform with integration of 3D human organoid expertise will enable evaluation of drug toxicity and tissue-specific responsesResponds to growing demand for scalable, patient-relevant human models to support translational decision-making in

Cathy Tralau-Stewart discusses strengthening UK therapeutic translation in Drug Discovery World

Professor Cathy Tralau-Stewart, Executive Director of the Milner Therapeutics Institute, has continued her thought leadership work with an article in Drug Discovery World.

Astoriom acquires Precision Stability Storage

Acquisition strengthens Astoriom’s stability storage capabilities to meet increasing demand across North America Offers reliable, compliant, and accessible solutions to advance scientific discovery and product development

Rochdale, UK, and North

Women at the cutting edge: driving inclusive surgical design

Gender bias in surgical devices impacts women surgeons, compromising both their performance and well-being. Many instruments and protective equipment have historically been designed using data based on male physical characteristics, creating systemic challenges for female practitioners.

Vortex Biotech opens new state-of-the-art laboratory at Manchester Science Park

Expansion accelerates the development of its non-invasive cancer diagnostic solutions