The Zacks Instruments - Scientific industry is suffering from challenging macroeconomic conditions. The continuing war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East increase the risk of rising energy prices and sluggishness in the European economy, which are headwinds. However, increasing healthcare spending, driven by aging demography, and continued innovation in the pharma and life sciences end markets are positives. Higher demand for generic drugs and biosimilars is driving growth for scientific tool an ...