Human genes are patentable, says the English Court of Appeal, but only if the patent describes a practical way that the gene or protein can be exploited.

The Golden Triangle Partnership, representing networking organisations in Cambridge, London and Oxford, has announced the signing of an agreement with BIOCOM.

The cost-cutting provoked by the global economic downturn is likely to have a long-term impact on the life sciences industries, says a new report.

MIT and South Africa’s Technology Innovation Agency are to join the Pool for Open Innovation against Neglected Tropical Diseases.