Like Finding a Needle in a Haystack: How Are Biotechs Fighting Rare Diseases?
Rare diseases affect fewer than 1 in 2,000 people in Europe and less than 200,000…
February 28, 2018 - 8 minutes
Alex Dale
A former journalist intern at Labiotech, Alex now works as a copywriter in healthcare advertising. When he's not writing, he enjoys playing sports and long-distance cycling.
This Small Molecule Protects the Muscles of Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Summit Therapeutics' treatment for the devastating disease, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, reduces inflammation, which could protect…
February 27, 2018 - 3 minutes
Update: Deinove is About to Launch a Bacterial Anti-Aging Skincare Product
Update (27/2/2018): Deinove produced the first industrial batch of its carotenoid product and plans to…
February 27, 2018 - 2 minutes
DBV Technologies’ Milk Allergy Patch Helps Kids in a Phase II Trial
DBV Technologies' candidate could be the first treatment for allergies to cow milk after its…
February 27, 2018 - 3 minutes
This Multiple Sclerosis Drug Could Help to Fight Another Autoimmune Disease
The FDA has awarded Orphan Drug Designation to GeNeuro's antibody for the treatment of a…
February 26, 2018 - 2 minutes
This Oral Vaccine for Typhoid Raises €8M from International Investors
Prokarium has raised $10M (€8M) from Saudi, Swedish and Korean investors to support the clinical…
February 26, 2018 - 3 minutes
This Biotech Could Replace Opioids with Safe and Effective Pain Relief for Osteoarthritis
The use of opioids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is a massive public health issue.…
February 26, 2018 - 9 minutes
Crack Open the Champagne, AiCuris’ Antiviral Launched in Germany
Update (23/02/2018): Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD), licensee of AiCuris, has launched letermovir in Germany under…
February 23, 2018 - 3 minutes
GW Pharma’s Latest Cannabinoid Drug Pegged Back by a Placebo in Phase II
One of GW Pharma's cannabinoid drugs for epilepsy has suffered a set back in a…
February 22, 2018 - 2 minutes
Bacteria-Killing Viruses Could Stop You From Getting Food Poisoning
A group of Finnish scientists has demonstrated that phage could be used to prevent food…
February 22, 2018 - 3 minutes
Could a New Approach Help Us to Overcome Resistance to HIV Treatment?
Clara chatted with Christian Setz, CEO of Immunologik, to find out how the company is…
February 22, 2018 - 4 minutes
Implantation of Carmat’s Artificial Heart Begins in Denmark to Beat Low Enrolment
Carmat's artificial heart is being tested in patients with heart failure. A hospital in Copenhagen will…
February 21, 2018 - 3 minutes
