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July 16, 2026
Green Elephant Biotech is a partner in S.O.L.A.R.I.S. advancing scalable and sustainable CAR T cell manufacturing across Europe
S.O.L.A.R.I.S., a new EU-funded project by Horizon Europe, will develop and test novel approaches to CAR T cell manufacturing to improve patient access to therapies across Europe.
April 24, 2026
A comprehensive device compilation for 96-well plates: Microtiter plate readers, liquid handling systems, robotic arms, heat sealing, and more
Microtiter plate readers, liquid handlers, and robotic platforms are actively transforming life science laboratories. Across screening and diagnostics, their benefits primarily affect productivity, reproducibility, and data quality.
March 24, 2026
Navigating a 30-year old debate of single-use vs. reusable culture systems. Would you focus on sterility or sustainability?
The debate behind the advantages of single-use vs. reusable culture systems focuses on sterility and sustainability, meant to guide smarter material choices for modern biomanufacturing.
December 12, 2025
How LCA and Scope 3 emissions guide the biotech industry toward a global climate solution
See how leveraging LCA and Scope 3 emissions accounting enables applicable quantification of greenhouse gas footprints, empowering researchers to design more sustainable bioprocesses and products.
December 5, 2025
Luminescence assays: Key reasons to opt in for a white 96-well microtiter plate
Luminescence assays rely on light detection, where white plates enhance signal quality. Choosing correct microtiter plate and sustainable PLA options improves performance across luminescence and further assays.
November 20, 2025
2 powerful causes for the rise in cell production: Therapy products vs. producer organisms
Personalized medicine relies on therapy products made from a patient’s own cells or engineered lines. Both paths converge on one substantial challenge: scalable adherent cell culture manufacturing.
June 27, 2025
Choosing the best 96-well plate for fluorescence assays: Why black ones are key?
Accurate fluorescence measurement is crucial in many assays. Black well plates optimize performance by minimizing light scatter and reflection, supporting reliable and reproducible results in lab environments.
June 25, 2025
Can PLA well plates replace polystyrene plates for a greener future?
Well plates are widely used in biopharma, creating single-use waste. Replacing polystyrene (PS) with PLA improves sustainability and reduces carbon emissions by up to 50%.
May 6, 2025
Why Germany is falling behind in Cell and Gene Therapeutics (CGT) and how we can turn it around
Germany leads in biotech and pharma but faces CGT delays due to complex regulations. Targeted reforms may unlock faster approvals and manufacturing efficiency.
April 16, 2025
Mandatory sustainability: How the Green Deal and Global Regulations are reshaping biotech
Sustainability in biotech and pharma is shifting from a corporate value to a legal obligation, driven by binding regulations like the European Green Deal and global policy changes.
April 7, 2025
Well plates: sizes, variants and their application in the lab
Well plates are essential lab tools, widely used in formats from 96-well to 1536-well for applications in research, high-throughput screening, and cell culture workflows.
March 27, 2024
The complex problem behind sustainability in the life and health sciences sector
Life and health sciences face a sustainability crisis. Despite pressure and initiatives, progress is slow—highlighting the need for innovation to drive effective, lasting change in the sector.
July 27, 2023
Polylactic Acid – the future bioplastic for cell culture
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a bio-based plastic already used in various industries—now offering a practical, sustainable alternative to polystyrene for adherent cell culture in laboratories.
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