Type the word ‘innovation’ into any search engine and the number of hits you get, within seconds, will exceed several billion. Innovation is a buzzword. So, if you’re as serious about it as we are, how do you take innovation to the next level? What does innovating innovation look like? How can we harness its power to add value in areas and in ways we are not yet today?

Dr Elien Gevaert , Principal Scientist at Rousselot Biomedical, wrote an article on the potential of gelatin to optimize cell line development workflows for the October 2022 edition of European Biopharmaceutical Review. Read her key insights from the article below.

Did you know that Rousselot ® Biomedical is more than just a supplier of medical gelatins and collagens? Find out how we can help you reduce time to market by supporting you at every stage of development, from ideation through to final product.

Dr. Jeff Daelman, Business Development Manager, Innovations, at Rousselot Biomedical, wrote an article on how to select the optimal gelatin-based biomaterial for successful cell culture for the May 2022 edition of Medical Device Developments. Read his key insights from the article below.

A delve into the unique biological and functional properties of gelatin-based biomaterials.

Highly purified, medical-grade gelatins offer a huge potential in tissue engineering . Tissue engineering, or the creation of functional tissue constructs for therapeutic purposes, requires three essential components: a 3-D scaffold, cells that form a functional tissue, and biologically active molecules that promote the formation of the desired tissue.

Hydrolyzed type II collagen is leading the way into a new paradigm of safe and effective joint health solutions. But what exactly is it ? Where does it come from? And how can it be used to support positive joint health? Read on to found out.

The body’s need for amino acids depends on our age, nutritional and health status. Collagen peptides such as Peptan has a specific amino acid composition that is beneficial to our health.

NEW PIONEERING STUDY ON PEPTAN COLLAGEN PEPTIDES AND HAIR CARE The market for hair care nutricosmetics is rising rapidly: today, globally, 50% of people consume, or would consume, a supplement for hair care (1) . On this growing market, some of the biggest concerns of consumers are hair loss, strength, and thinning. For example, 20% of respondents in global surveys noting their anxiety about thinning hair (2) . How can manufacturers answer these concerns? A recent clinical study with Peptan® highlights collagen peptides’ influence on hair growth.

In recent years there’s been a trend towards natural health supplementation. Traditionally, the go-to supplements on the market have been glucosamine and chondroitin. However, it’s become clear that these supplements - although useful - are only offering a modest overall benefit, which means there is a huge demand for a new generation of joint health solutions. People are actively seeking products that are safe, natural and have an efficacy rate backed by science.