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If asked to describe the Israeli life science sector in one word, one would probably choose “entrepreneurial”.

Canadian researchers have once again stepped up to the plate, developing new and innovative ways to prevent, treat and vaccinate against the Zika virus.

Dr. Marie-Paule Kieny presented the interim results of a VSV-ZEBOV clinical trial at a press conference. A single dose of the experimental Ebola vaccine.

Seeking simpler, more reliable isolation alternatives to the large complex glove box

Some stem cells are patentable, and some are not, and it varies from place to place. A look at a few jurisdictions: Europe, the U.S. and Canada.

On March 31, 2016, the Competition Bureau released its updated Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines (the “IPEGs”).

There is an increasing demand among consumers for more sustainable practices in agriculture and less dependence on chemicals to control pests and weeds.

Accidents in laboratories can be prevented and, with the proper precautions and by wearing the right personal protective equipment.

Imagine if scientists came up with an inexpensive, easily administered way to decrease the risk of cancer, diabetes stroke and obesity by up to 35 per cent.

A study performed at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB) Barcelona offers an explanation as to why the genetic code.