Latest news and stories about biotechnology in Portugal for expats and residents.
Scientists from the University of Aveiro have developed a new type of fully biological hydrogel, produced from substances released by human cells, with high potential for tissue regeneration and wound healing.
A couple is suspected of stealing biosafety level 3 biological samples for their biotechnology company. Among the 24 types of viruses taken are coronavirus, dengue, zika, and herpes.
The biotechnology fund Biovance Capital, in which Bial has invested “several million”, has made its first-ever international investment by financing the Dutch company Laigo with four million euros, as part of a 17-million-euro seed funding round. Biovance's tranche led the firm to co-lead this round.
The Polytechnic Institute of Guarda (IPG) has received the green light to offer its first doctorate, dedicated to Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, after obtaining accreditation from A3ES, the agency for evaluation and accreditation of higher education in Portugal.
