In the biggest sign yet that the era of blockbuster drug is drawing to a close, Pfizer this week announced the creation of a new research unit focused on rare diseases.
Chemicals giant INEOS has been awarded a £7.3m grant for the construction of Europe’s first plant for producing bioethanol and electricity from household waste.
Aberdeen University has opened a new £1.6 million centre for Marine Biodiscovery, to specialise in drug discovery based on compounds found in marine organisms.
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