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Why big pharma is turning to text mining

As the volume of information soars, it is no longer enough to search for papers - researchers need computers to read and analyse them too, says Jon Hill, computational biologist at Boehringer Ingelheim
01 Mar 2016

Europe needs smarter data – and smarter data protection

Third generation cognitive computing is making sense of data mountains and starting to deliver remarkable improvements in healthcare. Now, sensitively calibrated data protection rules are needed – to reassure patients and protect privacy, whilst allowing progress to continue
13 Feb 2013

Outlook brightens for regenerative medicine

Following a positive ruling on patents and a decision to maintain funding for embryonic stem cell research in Horizon 2020, things are looking up for regenerative medicine. Now further support is needed to deliver on the therapeutic potential, experts say in a Science|Business Webinar
09 Jan 2013

Open innovation – hype v reality

An OECD conference highlights the hottest trend in corporate R&D. But take heed: in business or politics, beware too much success, says Richard L. Hudson.
04 Mar 2008