Life Sciences Insights

FAIR Data Principles, Explained for Life Sciences Startups

FAIR data principles, explained for life sciences startups: what the four mean in practice, why FAIR is not public, and...

Biotech Salaries in California: What Life Sciences Jobs Actually Pay

Biotech salary in California, by role and metro. Medical scientists earn a $136,990 median, 132% of the national figure. See...

Where Progress Lives: This Month in California Life Sciences August 2026

Each month, California Life Sciences (CLS) President and CEO Mike Guerra shares what’s shaping the life sciences industry, highlights the...

AI in Life Sciences Glossary: 86 Artificial Intelligence Terms Explained

AI in life sciences glossary with 86 plain-English definitions covering AI drug discovery, FDA and EU AI Act rules, clinical...

Cell Therapy vs. Gene Therapy: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

Cell therapy vs. gene therapy: the difference comes down to what’s delivered, living cells or genetic material. Here’s how each...

Where Progress Lives: This Month in California Life Sciences July 2026

Each month, California Life Sciences (CLS) President and CEO Mike Guerra shares what’s shaping the life sciences industry, highlights the...

How California’s Life Sciences Ecosystem Compounds Its Advantage

California’s life sciences ecosystem leads the nation in NIH funding and VC. At least for now. Why its real advantage...

Made in California: CLS Pantheon Awards Celebrate Home-Grown Innovation

CLS Pantheon Awards 2026 nominations are open through July 30. Learn about the seven award categories and join us November...

The Most Overlooked Cost Centers in Lab and Research Operations

The average U.S. research lab carries $29,000 in stranded inventory. Learn which lab operating costs life sciences teams overlook and...