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German biotech sector inches forward despite long odds

Article Abstract:

Biotechnology or the application of biotechnology-based process like the production of fuels, plastics, vitamins, pharmaceutical intermediates and a variety of specialty chemicals is expected to inspire new startup activity in Germany. There are already handful of promising startups, such as Artes Biotechnology of Dusseldorf, BioSpring of Frankfurt and Brian AG of Zwingenberg.

Germany, Manufacturing processes, Production processes

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Biotech's gender gap

Article Abstract:

A question has erupted as to how is it that in last 30 years, biotech has so few women at the top when they have so much to offer the field, particularly at the startup level. Various studies and researches are carried out to find an answer to this question.

Personnel administration, Human resource management, Surveys, Company personnel management, Women executives, Women in medicine

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Australian biotech suffers growing pains

Article Abstract:

Biotech sector in Australia is struggling to achieve stability and growth. Investors interest in biotech proved short-lived, and shares plunged below their listing price, although many IPO's are oversubscribed.

Australia, Securities issued, listed, Securities, Growth, Company securities, Company growth

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