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Toronto’s
life sciences industry,
in focus.
The companies, capital and talent shaping life sciences in Toronto. Find the leaders. Understand the segments. See where the activity is.

An industry ecosystem,
measured in context.
MEET THE COMPANIESExplore Toronto’s life sciences leaders
24 featured companies from the funding, hiring, revenue and team-size leaderboards.
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Explore Toronto’s life sciences leaders
24 featured companies from the funding, hiring, revenue and team-size leaderboards.
Company discovery
Recorded evidence onlyExplore the live startup set in Radar
No company example met every recorded classification, independence and public-profile gate in this snapshot. The live directory may have newer qualifying companies.
Explore classified startups in Radar ↗Life Sciences industry KPIs in Toronto
A few useful ratios bring the size of this ecosystem into perspective.
28 of 395 tracked companies have open roles.
141 of 395 tracked companies have a recorded round.
Share of disclosed capital received by the three largest recorded recipients.
Midpoint of 265 rounds with a disclosed amount.
Scale is concentrated. Opportunity is broader. The three largest funding recipients hold 22.6% of disclosed capital, while 64.3% of tracked companies have no recorded funding round.
Explore the segments →CAPITAL & COMPANY FORMATIONHow Toronto life sciences has grown
Recorded company formation and disclosed funding across the complete annual series shown.
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How Toronto life sciences has grown
Recorded company formation and disclosed funding across the complete annual series shown.
Disclosed funding by year
Sum of recorded funding rounds · USD
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| Year | Funding (USD) | Founded | Raising |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $78.44M | 26 | 13 |
| 2017 | $134.29M | 29 | 18 |
| 2018 | $118.16M | 31 | 17 |
| 2019 | $315.26M | 27 | 27 |
| 2020 | $300.04M | 29 | 25 |
| 2021 | $385.96M | 12 | 26 |
| 2022 | $171.2M | 9 | 21 |
| 2023 | $138.43M | 17 | 16 |
| 2024 | $392.27M | 5 | 21 |
| 2025 | $173.68M | 2 | 22 |
Funding concentration
Share of all disclosed company funding.
- ProMIS Neurosciences7.8%
- Deep Genomics7.5%
- Cybin7.2%
- Other companies77.4%
Funding by stage
335 recorded rounds since 2016
Investors appearing most often
Recorded participation in life sciences company rounds since 2016.
- 01Golden Ventures 8 rounds
- 02Lumira Ventures 7 rounds
- 03BDC 7 rounds
- 04NorthSpring Capital Partners 6 rounds
- 05Ontario Centre of Innovation 6 rounds
- 06Inovia Capital 6 rounds
- 07Ontario Brain Institute 6 rounds
- 08GreenSky 5 rounds
- 09FACIT 5 rounds
- 010Amplitude 5 rounds
Recent recorded rounds
Latest recorded rounds · USDBacked by Genome Canada and Ontario Genomics.
Backed by .
Largest and notable recorded rounds
Each card is one recorded roundBacked by SoftBank Vision Fund and CPP Investments and others.
Backed by Novo Holdings and Arkin Holdings and others.
Backed by Guoxin Capital and SBCVC and others.
Backed by Allogene Therapeutics and Lumira Ventures and others.
Backed by Generation Investment Management and Inovia Capital and others.
Backed by Inovia Capital and TCV and others.
Participating investors were not recorded in this snapshot.
Backed by Future Ventures and Amplitude and others.
Backed by Westlake Village Biopartners and Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Backed by EW Healthcare Partners and Health Quest Capital and others.
THE BUSINESS BEHIND THE ACTIVITYRevenue, profitability & financial strength
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Revenue, profitability & financial strength
Annual accounts availability
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Web traffic, app reach and release cadence
How the Toronto companies on this page show up online: the sites people visit, the apps they install, and how often those apps ship.
Most-installed apps
7 of these companies (1.8%) publish at least one Android app — 45 apps in all, carrying 72.6K installs between them.
| App | Installs | Rating | Store category |
|---|---|---|---|
| AvicennaAvicenna Research | 40.7K | 4.2 | Tools |
| GAMMA Research StudyAvicenna Research | 9.7K | — | Tools |
| Fusion ePROAxiom Real-Time Metrics | 7.4K | 4.3 | Medical |
| GEMS Mobile ECGHeartCheck | 2.7K | — | Medical |
| Health & Happiness StudyAvicenna Research | 2.5K | — | Tools |
| Reliant EMUACS | 2.4K | 2.3 | Health & Fitness |
| App Usage Data Sourceethica data | 1.8K | — | Health & Fitness |
| DWELL DAILYAvicenna Research | 942 | — | Tools |
| NTR welbevindenethica data | 728 | — | Tools |
| Eleos Appethica data | 444 | — | Tools |
Installs are lifetime totals to date at the June 2026 store reading — a measure of reach, not of people using an app today.
App reach by segment
The busiest app inside each of this page’s own segments, with the quarterly release trend behind it (2023Q1–2026Q2).
| Segment | Apps | Installs | Leading app | Release trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences Tech | 40 | 67.2K | Avicenna 40.7K | |
| Ai In Healthcare | 13 | 4.5K | App Usage Data Source 1.8K | |
| Healthcare It | 4 | 3K | GEMS Mobile ECG 2.7K | |
| Cardiac And Vascular Disorders | 3 | 2.9K | GEMS Mobile RPM 95 | |
| Sensors | 2 | 2.5K | Reliant EMU 2.4K |
A company can carry several segment tags, so these rows overlap and should not be added together. Trend lines are zero-based and share one quarter grid, so a flat line is a quiet segment, not a missing one.
Release cadence by quarter
New apps published, beside apps whose most recent update landed in that quarter — the second bar is how much of the shelf is still being maintained.
Darker bars are new releases, lighter bars apps updated. 43 of 45 apps carry a release date. The series ends at 2026Q1, the last quarter that closed before the June 2026 reading.
INSIDE THE INDUSTRYThe Toronto life sciences market map
Explore the segments behind the headline numbers.
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The Toronto life sciences market map
Explore the segments behind the headline numbers.
Where companies are building
Rank segments by scale, hiring or disclosed funding.
Companies can sit in several segments. Counts and funding overlap.
Enterprise tech
The largest measured segment in this report snapshot.
28 companies hiring · $2.45B disclosed funding
Explore in RadarHow companies make money
Common revenue models; a company can use more than one.
THE COMPANIES IN MOTIONWho is listing, hiring leaders, launching and winning work
Recorded corporate activity linked to companies in this landscape.
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Who is listing, hiring leaders, launching and winning work
Recorded corporate activity linked to companies in this landscape.
Recent corporate headlines 10 dated reports
The Corporation issued an aggregate of 6,404,700 Units at a price of $CAN 0.26 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of $CAN 1,665,222.
Venus Concept Inc. (“Venus Concept” or the “Company”), a global medical aesthetic technology leader, today announced the successful completion by affiliates of Madryn Asset Management, LP (“Madryn”) of a short-form merger transaction, pursuant to which 100% ownership of the Company’s common stock is now consolidated under funds managed by Madryn (the “Short-form Merger”).
NetraMark Holdings Inc. (the “Company” or “NetraMark”) ... closed on February 18, 2026.
Telo Genomics Corp. (TSXV: TELO) (OTCQB: TDSGF) (the "Company" or "Telo Genomics"), a leader in the development of diagnostic and prognostic tests for human disease through the analysis of chromosomal telomeres, is pleased to announce that it has closed the first tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement offering (the "Offering") of non-transferable secured convertible debentures ("Debentures") (see news release dated January 19, 2026) by issuing Debentures for gross proceeds of $840,000 (the "First Tranche").
Satellos Bioscience Inc. (Nasdaq: MSLE, TSX: MSCL) announced that it has completed its previously-announced underwritten public offering of 5,168,019 common shares, which includes the exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase an additional 712,574 common shares and pre-funded warrants to purchase 495,049 common shares.
Ventripoint Diagnostics Ltd : Announces the closing of its previously announced non-brokered private placement of an aggregate of 10,097,720 units at a price of $0.10 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,009,772.
Conavi Medical Corp. (TSXV: CNVI) (“Conavi” or the “Company”), a commercial stage medical device company focused on designing, manufacturing, and marketing imaging technologies to guide common minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures, is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced equity offering for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $12 million (the “Offering”).
Profound Medical Corp. has closed a private placement of 921,428 common shares to Canadian investors at US$7.00 per share, raising approximately US$6.45 million in gross proceeds, with the shares subject to a four-month-plus-one-day hold period under Canadian securities laws.
Quantum BioPharma Ltd. has closed a non-brokered private placement and issued 30 class A multiple voting shares at a price of $25 Per Class A Multiple Voting Shares for gross proceeds of $750.
Under the Offering, the Company issued 4,062,500 units at a price of $0.08 per unit for gross proceeds of $325,000.
Full recorded event mix
Top 10 categories among 369 recorded events in the 24-month window.
IPO pipeline
6 companies with recorded IPO activity
IPO · Nasdaq Global Market2 reports
Follow-on Offering · TSX Venture Exchange2 reports
IPO · Alternative Investment Market6 reports
Follow-on Offering1 reports
Follow-on Offering · Nasdaq1 reports
SPAC · Nasdaq1 reports
Leadership moves
13 tracked people moves
Appointment Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
Resignation Previously Executive Chairman
Appointment Chief Financial Officer
Appointment head of clinical operations
Appointment Chief Financial Officer
Resignation Previously Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary
Appointment Board of Directors
Appointment Chief Development Officer and Head of Regulatory Affairs
Contract wins
8 recorded customer wins
Customer: Province of OntarioLife Sciences
Customer: Clinique Les Trois SoleilsHealthcare
Customer: Daiichi PharmaceuticalOncology
Customer: pfizerPharmaceuticals
Customer: Pharmaceuticals
Customer: luminexDiagnostics & Genetic Testing
Workforce actions
1 companies with reported reductions
Scale not stated roleseconomic environment, operational efficiencies, and adaptation to technological advancements, specifically generative AI
Regulatory events
15 recorded events
submitted for approvalChina\'s National Medical Products Administration
application pendingCanadian Securities Exchange
approved for issuing shares to satisfy interest payment obligationsTSX Venture Exchange
Device sales halted in Canada due to expired licenceHealth Canada
Litigation
6 tracked suits
shareholder claim alleging improper and oppressive actionsCivil · Settled
shareholder claimCivil · Settled
Earnings pulse
Reported company results in the recorded window.
Median across 40 reported growth observations; companies may contribute multiple periods.
Mergers and acquisitions
Company-linked deal reports; status is preserved as recorded.
| Acquirer → target | Status | Date | Value / context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psyence→goldcoast | Announced | 2026-04-13 | Not stated in snapshot |
| madryn asset management→venus concept ↗ | Completed | 2026-03-30 | Not stated in snapshot |
| Neural Therapeutics→Hanf.com | Completed | 2025-08-29 | Not stated in snapshot |
| healwell ai→Pentavere ↗ | Completed | 2025-07-17 | $14.0M |
| Roche Holding AG→Arius Research ↗ | Announced | 2025-02-14 | Not stated in snapshot |
| trillium→Fluorinov Pharma ↗ | Announced | 2025-02-14 | $7.0M |
A discussion or rumour is not a completed transaction. An unstated value is not zero.
PEOPLE & OPPORTUNITYThe talent market
89 postings in the preceding 12 months. The full 168-posting snapshot covers 54 employers.
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The talent market
89 postings in the preceding 12 months. The full 168-posting snapshot covers 54 employers.
Most advertised job titles
0 tracked postings mention remote work.
The seniority mix
36 postings specify a level.
Companies hiring
Large employers
| Company | Employees |
|---|---|
| Benchsci ↗ | 426 |
| venus concept ↗ | 384 |
| Axiom Real-Time Metrics ↗ | 330 |
| Entourage Health ↗ | 211 |
| Profound Medical ↗ | 131 |
| CIFAR ↗ | 117 |
| Deep Genomics ↗ | 105 |
| Covalon ↗ | 88 |
THE PEOPLE BUILDING THE FIELDFounders and leaders
280 founders and chief executives across 212 companies.
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Founders and leaders
280 founders and chief executives across 212 companies.
Elliot Goldstein Md
ProMIS Neurosciences ↗Promis Tm Neurosciences, ex-Immune Pharma, ex-Dart Therapeutics, McGill University (BSc); University of Aix-Marseille, France (MD)
Brendan Frey
Deep Genomics ↗Ex-Microsoft Research · University of Manitoba MSc 1993, University of Toronto PhD 1997
Elvis Wianda
Benchsci ↗University of Buea 2006, McMaster University MSc 2012, University of Toronto PhD 2019
Yang Shao
Geneseeq ↗University of Toronto PhD 2008
Rajiv Desilva
Venus ↗Co-Founder Asiri Skincare, ex-CEO Endo International, Bausch Health Companies, Novartis, McKinsey & Company. Princeton University BSE 1989…
Shreya Shukla
Notch Therapeutics ↗Ex- CCRM, University of Toronto, Calimmune, Georgia Institute of Technology. Georgia Institute of Technology BS, University of Toronto PhD
Aman Thind
Conavi ↗University Health Network, Cypress Semiconductor. UWaterloo 2004, University of Toronto PhD 2010
Michal Prywata
BIONIK ↗Celestial Growth, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012
Marvin Gee
3T Biosciences ↗3t Biosciences, ex-Stanford University, ex-Caltech, Stanford University, 2017
Rodney Rietze
iVexSol ↗Novartis, ex- TxCell, Pfizer Regenerative Medicine/Neusentis, Neurospheres. The University of CalgaryBSc 1994, MSc 1996…
Chris Seto
Spectral ↗Spectral Medical, ex-Mjardin, ex-Growforce Holdings, The University of Western Ontario - Richard Ivey School of Business, 2002
Frank Gleeson
Satellos Bioscience ↗Ex-Verio Therapeutics. York University - Schulich School of Business MBA 1984
Education networks
98 profiles with education records.
Prior employers
2 profiles with prior-work records.
Profiles cover recorded founders and leaders; contact details remain in Radar.
NEWS INTELLIGENCEHow this industry appears in the news
3,873 articles in the measured 12-month window.
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How this industry appears in the news
3,873 articles in the measured 12-month window.
News volume trends
Life Sciences coverage tagged Toronto · articles per complete quarter
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| Quarter | Articles |
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| 2021Q2 | 1,690 |
| 2021Q3 | 1,291 |
| 2021Q4 | 875 |
| 2022Q1 | 968 |
| 2022Q2 | 977 |
| 2022Q3 | 738 |
| 2022Q4 | 804 |
| 2023Q1 | 801 |
| 2023Q2 | 1,066 |
| 2023Q3 | 963 |
| 2023Q4 | 884 |
| 2024Q1 | 1,256 |
| 2024Q2 | 1,472 |
| 2024Q3 | 1,074 |
| 2024Q4 | 1,155 |
| 2025Q1 | 3,826 |
| 2025Q2 | 726 |
| 2025Q3 | 926 |
| 2025Q4 | 1,014 |
| 2026Q1 | 1,068 |
Article volume measures coverage, not market sales.
Tone of coverage over time
Most-covered companies
Company share of voice
505 recorded company events across 52 companies; percentages use that event total.
Leading coverage topics
Life Sciences coverage tagged Toronto · ranked by full-period article count.
Recent and prior counts use the source comparison windows.
Topics gaining and losing attention
Canada comparison coverage
| Keyword | Recent | Prior | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| angel investors | 1,081 | 381 | 184% |
| asset acquisition | 443 | 146 | 203% |
| early-stage investment | 440 | 136 | 224% |
| vaccine candidates | 342 | 75 | 356% |
| vaccine trials | 336 | 73 | 360% |
| vaccination campaigns | 268 | 42 | 538% |
| vaccine immunogenicity | 266 | 57 | 367% |
| mass vaccination sites | 169 | 20 | 745% |
| vaccination coverage | 141 | 28 | 404% |
| vaccine effectiveness study | 137 | 29 | 372% |
| biosimilar approval | 134 | 267 | -50% |
| copa libertadores | 0 | 257 | -100% |
| biosimilar market entry | 138 | 220 | -37% |
| gene therapy rare diseases | 94 | 206 | -54% |
| biosimilar efficacy | 108 | 191 | -43% |
Event and signal lenses
Canada comparison coverage
Regulatory Risk
44,617 classified articlesvaccine candidates, vaccine trials, vaccine immunogenicity
39.2% critical · 42.7% positiveFunding Momentum
16,107 classified articlesangel investors, asset acquisition, early-stage investment
40.1% critical · 56.3% positiveGrowth
31,705 classified articlesearnings report, quarterly results, biosimilar market entry
31.6% critical · 46.5% positiveLife Sciences coverage tagged Toronto. Topic labels describe recorded classifications and can include broad context.
RESEARCH SIGNALSWhat Life Sciences research is working on
53,147 papers in the recorded worldwide scope.
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What Life Sciences research is working on
53,147 papers in the recorded worldwide scope.
Research orientation
Contribution mix
Tone counts: 42,568 positive · 8,415 neutral · 2,164 negative.
- Agriculture506 papers
- Antibiotic resistance341 papers
- Production233 papers
- Human health225 papers
- Sustainability221 papers
- Antimicrobial216 papers
- Food safety192 papers
- Food security181 papers
Landmark: The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics consensus statement on the scope and appropriate use of the term prob
- Agriculture96 papers
- Food safety80 papers
- Gene66 papers
- Antibiotic resistance61 papers
- Toxicity56 papers
- Population55 papers
- Production52 papers
- Human health51 papers
Landmark: Genomic responses in mouse models poorly mimic human inflammatory diseases
- Gene1,464 papers
- Agriculture827 papers
- Fermentation719 papers
- Antimicrobial639 papers
- In vivo588 papers
- Population535 papers
- Transcriptome527 papers
- Downregulation and upregulation520 papers
Landmark: Copper-Zinc Superoxide Dismutase (SOD1) Is Released by Microglial Cells and Confers Neuroprotection against 6-OHDA Neurotoxicity
Leading institutions
Leading researchers
Highly cited breakthrough-labelled papers
- Copper-Zinc Superoxide Dismutase (SOD1) Is Released by Microglial Cells and Confers Neuroprotection against 6-OHDA Neurotoxicity9,015 citations
- In situ click chemistry generation of cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors7,514 citations
- U1 snRNP regulates cancer cell migration and invasion in vitro7,224 citations
- Comprehensive molecular profiling of lung adenocarcinoma5,754 citations
- Lanthanum Chloride Inhibits LPS Mediated Expressions of Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines and Adhesion Molecules in HUVECs: Involvement of NF-κB-Jmjd3 Signal5,748 citations
Common problems researchers identify
4,503 papers · 7 recurring themes
Common problems researchers identify · 01Sustainable Biofuel and Biomass Production
781 papers17.3% of this theme group
Challenges in using microbes and plant systems for biofuel, biorefinery, and nutrient recycling.
Biofuel (41) · Synthetic biology (53) · Biomass (45) · Biorefinery (28)
A review on the plant microbiome: Ecology, functions, and emerging trends in microbial application
Biofertilizers: An ecofriendly technology for nutrient recycling and environmental sustainability
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 60.6 |
| 2023 | 59.3 |
| 2024 | 61.9 |
| 2025 | 67.0 |
Common problems researchers identify · 02Food Safety and Processing Risks
757 papers16.8% of this theme group
Issues surrounding microbial hazards, processing impacts, and health implications of food products.
Food safety (130) · Food processing (74) · Food products (50) · Human health (90)
Microbial Risks in Food: Evaluation of Implementation of Food Safety Measures
Nutritional quality and processing of plant proteins for healthy and sustainable foods
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 70.2 |
| 2023 | 72.4 |
| 2024 | 77.4 |
| 2025 | 99.2 |
Common problems researchers identify · 03Gene and mRNA Delivery Concerns
711 papers15.8% of this theme group
Problems linked to mRNA therapeutics, gene expression control, and cell‑culture stability.
Messenger RNA (28) · Gene (44) · Cell culture (23) · Gene expression (24)
Analysis of Cancer Metabolism by Imaging Hyperpolarized Nuclei: Prospects for Translation to Clinical Research
Evolution of Approaches to the Development, Life Cycle Control, and Interchangeability of Veterinary Biosimilars Based on Hemoproteins (with
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2510.1 |
| 2023 | 2495.8 |
| 2024 | 2199.0 |
| 2025 | 1697.8 |
Common problems researchers identify · 04Crop Nutrition and Food Security
693 papers15.4% of this theme group
Barriers to improving nutrient uptake, germplasm efficiency, and overall crop productivity.
Agriculture (208) · Crop (84) · Food security (86) · Germplasm (39)
Revisiting fertilisers and fertilisation strategies for improved nutrient uptake by plants
Breeding for nutrient use efficiency in crop plants: Mechanistic insights, genetic determinants, and emerging breeding technologies
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1635.2 |
| 2023 | 1667.4 |
| 2024 | 1799.9 |
| 2025 | 2026.9 |
Common problems researchers identify · 05Plant Disease and Pest Management
691 papers15.3% of this theme group
Difficulties in controlling pathogens, pests, and integrating resistance strategies in agriculture.
Fungicide (44) · Integrated pest management (54) · Host (41) · Disease management (32)
Innate Immunity in Plants: An Arms Race Between Pattern Recognition Receptors in Plants and Effectors in Microbial Pathogens
Insect-Borne Plant Pathogens and Their Vectors: Ecology, Evolution, and Complex Interactions
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 27.8 |
| 2023 | 29.2 |
| 2024 | 27.8 |
| 2025 | 37.2 |
Common problems researchers identify · 06Antimicrobial Resistance Across Sectors
447 papers9.9% of this theme group
Rising resistance in humans, livestock, and the environment complicates treatment options.
Antibiotic resistance (301) · Antimicrobial (164) · Antibiotics (126) · Drug resistance (49)
Antimicrobial resistance in humans, livestock and the wider environment
Antimicrobial use and resistance
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 886.3 |
| 2023 | 838.0 |
| 2024 | 911.9 |
| 2025 | 963.5 |
Common problems researchers identify · 07Miscellaneous Biological and Chemical Issues
423 papers9.4% of this theme group
Broad, unrelated challenges spanning biochemical order, ion regulation, and interdisciplinary topics.
Order (19) · NAD+ kinase (11) · Human being (12) · Sodium (11)
Modalidade, polaridade e legibilidade em resumos académicos: uma análise comparativa multidisciplinar
Obiteljska grupna konferencija: prilika za građansko pravosuđe?
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 18.4 |
| 2023 | 21.9 |
| 2024 | 17.8 |
| 2025 | 12.5 |
Cautions
1,765 papers · 7 recurring themes
Cautions · 01Cellular Toxicity and Oxidative Stress
379 papers21.5% of this theme group
Caution about in‑vitro and in‑vivo assays revealing oxidative damage and cytotoxic effects.
In vivo (32) · Flow cytometry (16) · In vitro (27) · Oxidative stress (19)
Effects of Microplastics on Cell Viability, Phagocytic Activity and Oxidative Stress in Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells
Cell Painting for cytotoxicity and mode-of-action analysis in primary human hepatocytes
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1034.9 |
| 2023 | 1110.3 |
| 2024 | 911.7 |
| 2025 | 818.5 |
Cautions · 02Genomic Selection and Trait Prediction
257 papers14.6% of this theme group
Need for careful implementation of genomic tools to avoid unintended breeding outcomes.
Agriculture (45) · Selection (26) · Production (28) · Trait (16)
Genomic selection in plant breeding: from theory to practice
Future Directions for Sustainable Poultry Feeding and Product Quality: Alternatives from Insects, Algae and Agro-Industrial Fermented By-Pro
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1437.3 |
| 2023 | 1478.4 |
| 2024 | 1637.4 |
| 2025 | 1817.4 |
Cautions · 03Feed Additives and Animal Health
245 papers13.9% of this theme group
Potential risks and benefits of novel feed compounds for livestock performance and welfare.
Feed additive (27) · Animal feed (28) · Feed conversion ratio (32) · Health benefits (30)
Natural Bioactive Compounds as Feed Additives: Strategies for Sustainable and Functional Livestock Production
The impact of substituting animal with plant protein foods in adults’ self-selected diets on environmental, nutritional, and health outcomes
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 22.2 |
| 2023 | 20.9 |
| 2024 | 17.3 |
| 2025 | 18.2 |
Cautions · 04Food Contaminants and Regulatory Safety
240 papers13.6% of this theme group
Attention to emerging food additives, contaminants, and their compliance with safety standards.
Food safety (66) · Hygiene (21) · Contamination (29) · Food contaminant (20)
Caffeine (1, 3, 7‐trimethylxanthine) in Foods: A Comprehensive Review on Consumption, Functionality, Safety, and Regulatory Matters
Insect-derived food colorants: Chemistry, applications, safety, and regulatory perspectives
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 91.3 |
| 2023 | 89.1 |
| 2024 | 95.4 |
| 2025 | 105.8 |
Cautions · 05DNA Damage and Repair Mechanisms
239 papers13.5% of this theme group
Warnings about genomic instability, repair pathway alterations, and their impact on disease.
Gene (41) · DNA damage (26) · DNA repair (13) · Gene expression (20)
Comparative analysis of microRNA expression in serum and plasma in patients screened for BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations
Homologous recombination deficiency in primary ER-positive and HER2-negative breast cancer
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2415.6 |
| 2023 | 2417.4 |
| 2024 | 2125.5 |
| 2025 | 1613.8 |
Cautions · 06Antibiotic Use and Co‑Selection Pressures
206 papers11.7% of this theme group
Risks of using antibiotics and biocides that may select for multi‑resistant microbes.
Antibiotic resistance (59) · Antibiotics (47) · Antimicrobial (38) · Bacteria (26)
Antibiotic use in food animals worldwide, with a focus on Africa: Pluses and minuses
Co-Selection of Resistance to Antibiotics, Biocides and Heavy Metals, and Its Relevance to Foodborne Pathogens
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| Year | Share index |
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| 2022 | 886.3 |
| 2023 | 838.0 |
| 2024 | 911.9 |
| 2025 | 963.5 |
Cautions · 07Pesticide Resistance and Management
199 papers11.3% of this theme group
Concerns over evolving pesticide resistance and the need for adaptive control strategies.
Pesticide (34) · Integrated pest management (21) · PEST analysis (30) · Biological pest control (20)
The use of fungal entomopathogens as endophytes in biological control: a review
Managing pesticide resistance by changing the applied dose: a modeling analysis incorporating pesticide persistence and including low-dose m
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 66.9 |
| 2023 | 65.3 |
| 2024 | 66.9 |
| 2025 | 75.8 |
Opportunities
22,038 papers · 7 recurring themes
Opportunities · 01Advanced Antibody and Imaging Techniques
1,044 papers17.4% of this theme group
Promising uses of fluorescent antibodies and flow cytometry for in‑vivo diagnostics.
Antibody (70) · In vivo (81) · Fluorescence (40) · Flow cytometry (50)
Figure 4 from Ancestrally Diverse Autologous Patient-Derived Organoid–Immune Cell Coculture Platform for Addressing Immunotherapeutic Outcom
Preparation, Characterization, and Binding Mechanism of Nanobodies Targeting Multiple Serotypes of <i>Salmonella</i>
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 561.4 |
| 2023 | 615.1 |
| 2024 | 467.1 |
| 2025 | 455.3 |
Opportunities · 02Gene Modulation for Disease Therapy
1,032 papers17.2% of this theme group
Opportunities in targeting gene expression, knockdown, and apoptosis pathways for treatment.
Downregulation and upregulation (106) · Apoptosis (80) · Gene knockdown (103) · Cell growth (43)
Fat Mass and Obesity‐Associated Protein Contributes to Tumorigenesis and Drug Resistance of Diffuse Large B‐Cell Lymphoma by Suppressing <sc
RasGRP3 Promotes RAP1B Activity to Inhibit Endothelial Inflammation and Alleviate Atherosclerosis in High-Fat Diet-Fed ApoE−/− Mice
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 364.0 |
| 2023 | 394.7 |
| 2024 | 257.4 |
| 2025 | 261.8 |
Opportunities · 03Functional Plant‑Based Foods
878 papers14.6% of this theme group
Development of antioxidant‑rich, health‑promoting ingredients for sustainable nutrition.
Health benefits (78) · Functional food (61) · Ingredient (48) · Antioxidant (69)
Plant-based functional foods for healthy aging: current trends, bioactive compounds, and future perspectives
PLANT-BASED PROTEINS: SOURCES, EXTRACTION METHODS AND FUNCTIONAL PERSPECTIVES FOR THE SUSTAINABLE FOOD INDUSTRY
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 26.7 |
| 2023 | 26.2 |
| 2024 | 27.1 |
| 2025 | 45.2 |
Opportunities · 04Epigenetic and RNA‑Based Diagnostics
823 papers13.7% of this theme group
Innovations in DNA methylation profiling and RNA detection for disease monitoring.
Gene (164) · DNA methylation (60) · Messenger RNA (76) · DNA damage (55)
Convergent DNA methylation abnormalities at enhancers and bivalent promoters in human growth disorders
Stimuli-ResponsiveFusion of Binary-Star IntelligentDNA System for the Signal-On Amplification Detection of Cancer-RelatedmiRNA
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2397.7 |
| 2023 | 2377.6 |
| 2024 | 2114.7 |
| 2025 | 1613.7 |
Opportunities · 05Novel Antimicrobials and Postbiotics
809 papers13.5% of this theme group
Exploration of plant‑derived agents and microbial metabolites to combat resistance.
Antimicrobial (126) · Antibiotic resistance (66) · Biological pest control (54) · Bacteria (87)
Plants as sources of new antimicrobials and resistance-modifying agents
Postbiotics: Multifunctional Microbial Products Transforming Animal Health and Performance
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 524.8 |
| 2023 | 510.4 |
| 2024 | 554.5 |
| 2025 | 649.8 |
Opportunities · 06Genetic Improvement of Germplasm
717 papers11.9% of this theme group
Leveraging quantitative trait loci and selection to boost crop yields and traits.
Germplasm (71) · Trait (52) · Quantitative trait locus (40) · Selection (53)
Evaluation of Genetic Variability and Trait Interrelationships Using Advanced Wheat Lines to Increase Yield
GENETIC VARIABILITY ANALYSIS FOR YIELD AND RELATED TRAITS IN WHEAT (TRITICUM AESTIVUM L.) MUTANT GENOTYPES
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| Year | Share index |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 53.0 |
| 2023 | 45.3 |
| 2024 | 39.2 |
| 2025 | 40.8 |
Opportunities · 07Sustainable Biomass and Biofuel Strategies
697 papers11.6% of this theme group
Utilizing microbial fermentation and agri‑food by‑products for eco‑friendly bioenergy.
Biomass (67) · Sustainability (77) · Agriculture (102) · Biofuel (35)
Microbial Fermentation: A Sustainable Strategy for Producing High-Value Bioactive Compounds for Agriculture, Animal Feed, and Human Health
Bioactive Compounds From Agri‐Food By‐Products: Advancements in Environmental Sustainability and Bioeconomic Progress
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| Year | Share index |
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| 2022 | 1514.8 |
| 2023 | 1566.1 |
| 2024 | 1742.6 |
| 2025 | 1980.2 |
How this field compares with the research baseline
Orientation shares compared with 25,000 papers in the reference sample.
| Research orientation | This field | Reference sample |
|---|---|---|
| Descriptive | 40.2% | 17.4% |
| Promising | 30.4% | 36.9% |
| Breakthrough | 14.1% | 26.7% |
| Problem-identifying | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| Cautionary | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Comparative | 2.4% | 3.7% |
| Critical | 1.0% | 0.9% |
Concerns receiving less research attention
Counts and shares refer to the stated research pool. A low count describes how much of that research is recorded here, not the absence of a real-world concern.
| Concern / example paper | Papers | Share | Raised as a problem | Worldwide share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privacy & surveillanceSARS-CoV-2 wastewater genomic surveillance: approaches, challenges, and opportunities | 87 | 0.21% | 25 (28.7%) | 0.21% |
| Hardware, e-waste & supply chainFate and Transport of Antibiotic Residues and Antibiotic Resistance Genes following Land Application of Manure Waste | 61 | 0.15% | 4 (6.6%) | 0.15% |
| Bias & fairnessGeographic Prevalence Heterogeneity Creates Unavoidable Fairness-Accuracy Trade-offs in Antimicrobial Resistance Predict | 12 | 0.03% | 2 (16.7%) | 0.03% |
| Safety & misusePublic perceptions and information sources on genetically modified organisms in Kenya | 3 | 0.01% | 3 (100.0%) | 0.01% |
| Energy & datacenter footprintIntegration of GWAS and WGCNA Identifies PUE‐Related Gene <i>TaERF112</i> in Wheat | 1 | 0.0% | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0% |
| Water use | 0 | 0.0% | 0 (%) | 0.0% |
| Carbon & emissions of compute | 0 | 0.0% | 0 (%) | 0.0% |
| Labour & data work | 0 | 0.0% | 0 (%) | 0.0% |
| Concentration of compute power | 0 | 0.0% | 0 (%) | 0.0% |
Research orientation and citation rankings describe the covered collection. Its recorded publication dates do not support an overall publication-volume trend.
Institution and researcher rankings use citations to their covered work. Research scope: worldwide. This may be broader than the company geography.
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