Impact of war on drug discovery
The events in Ukraine are devastating beyond what I can even start to comprehend or describe. My heart goes out to all those involved. What probably hasn’t been appreciated, however, is the impact this war will have on drug discovery.
Global life science R&D
As the global Covid-19 pandemic enters its third year, life science innovation is setting new records in the level of investment, activity and scientific progress, in addition to the number and range of new medicines reaching patients around the world. Beyond the ground-breaking contributions to Covid-19 in the form of vaccines and therapeutics, this sector has also succeeded in adapting and re-focusing to a remarkable extent, overcoming the many operational and organisational challenges.
Pigment markets
Warning or camouflage? Pigments can send signals, but also protect against sunlight or other dangers. The small, colour-giving particles are hardly soluble in water or other application media; pigments are mainly added to paints and coatings, plastics and construction materials. In contrast, dyes are used mainly to colour liquids.