He Says, She Says –PixarBio and Invivo Therapuetics Send Mixed Messages About Buy-Out
In Massachusetts, PixarBio said they offered Invivo Therapeutics $77 million in a take-over bid, but Invivo Therapeutics said that’s news to them. After Invivo...
EU companies want to give food packaging a green makeover
In Finland, food packaging firm Huhtamaki is developing food packaging based on natural raw materials. The company has partnered with Sweden’s Södra to develop...
It’s Electrifying! Gold and Silicone Make Great Partners for Conductivity
In Switzerland, researchers are tackling a problem facing many medical implant manufacturers – how to incorporate flexible electronic parts into medical implants that are...
BioBean turns spent coffee grounds to biofuel
In the United Kingdom, BioBean is working with waste management companies to collect used coffee grounds from over 1,500 small coffee shops and others...
Admedus Expands CardioCel Biomaterial for Hearts in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, with over 32 million people and a growing healthcare industry, Admedus is now approved to sell their CardioCel biomaterial for heart...
Bamboo-based diapers, delivered to your door for just $60/month
In Arizona, a subscription service for bamboo-based diapers has launched for just $60/month—a price any parent will call a bargain.
STYR Labs says the service,...
Shellfish derived chitosan proves valuable once again in latest biomaterial innovation
In Pennsylvania, Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences researchers developed a polysaccharide polyelectrolyte complex made from cellulose pulp from wood or cotton and chitosan....
BAUX launches 100% biobased acoustical panels
In Sweden, BAUX launched their latest innovation, the first 100% bio-based acoustical panels, which were developed in collaboration with design studio Form Us With...
Biobased bandages now available for boo-boos
In Australia, two companies are now selling biodegradable bandages as a more eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic bandages. Nutricare developed bandages made from 100...
Gelling agent used in pastries could save lives as anti-hemorrhaging bandage
In Texas, researchers at Texas A&M University College of Engineering developed an injectable bandage that could help avoid death from hemorrhaging in battlefields, car...