Clara Rodríguez Fernández, Author at Labiotech.eu

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Helen Tayton Martin Adaptimmune interview

Interview 11 Sep 2018

How To Break Into The Crowded Immuno-Oncology Space

The field of immuno-oncology promises to make anti-cancer treatments more effective than ever. But in this crowded field, many companies struggle to make therapies that not only are effective and safe, but that can also be scaled-up, manufactured and commercialized. Helen Tayton-Martin, Chief Business Officer at the biotech company Adaptimmune, shares her advice on how […]

September 11, 2018 - 6 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

Best in Biotech 10 Sep 2018

10 Biotech Companies in Berlin You Should Know

The vibrant startup scene of the German capital has attracted many biotechs to make it their home. Here are ten biotech companies in Berlin to keep an eye on. Well-known for its history and rich cultural scene, Berlin is also a hotspot for startups of all kinds (including us!). As the headquarters of the successful […]

September 10, 2018 - 6 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

News and Trends 6 Sep 2018

Insulin Combo Reduces After-Meal Sugar Spikes in Type 1 Diabetics

In the midst of a legal litigation with Eli Lilly, Adocia has released Phase 1 data showing its insulin combo can outperform Lilly’s fast-acting insulin in keeping sugar levels low after a meal. The trial, which recruited 24 type 1 diabetics, studied the effect of Adocia’s BioChaperone pramlintide insulin on glucose levels right after […]

September 6, 2018 - 2 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

News and Trends 5 Sep 2018

RNA Therapy Improves Vision in Patients with Rare Genetic Blindness

Dutch company ProQR has released data from a Phase I/II trial showing its RNA therapy can improve the vision of people with a rare form of hereditary blindness. The clinical trial recruited 10 people with the rare disease Leber’s congenital amaurosis 10. Caused by mutations in a gene called CEP290, this condition leads to […]

September 5, 2018 - 2 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

More News! 4 Sep 2018

Semi-Artificial Photosynthesis Method Produces Fuel More Efficiently Than Nature

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed a new photosynthesis method that combines biological and synthetic components to produce hydrogen using sunlight as the only source of energy. “Natural photosynthesis has evolved to store solar energy and to reduce the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide into sugars, but this process is not very energy […]

September 4, 2018 - 2 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

News and Trends 3 Sep 2018

Oxford Biotech Raises €40M to Deliver Drugs to Hard-to-Reach Targets

Evox Therapeutics has raised £35.5M (€39.4M) in a Series B fundraising that has been backed, among others, by the venture arm of Google’s parent company. A spin-out from the University of Oxford and the Karolinska Institute, Evox Therapeutics has raised a large round that will fund the development of its drug delivery technology to […]

September 3, 2018 - 2 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

victoria shennan anthropocene microbial music

News and Trends 1 Sep 2018

A Symphony Inspired by the Microbes Living on Us

British artist Victoria Shennan has created a musical composition based on the microorganisms that form an essential part of us. We are just starting to realize the huge role that microorganisms play in our well-being and the proper functioning of our bodies. Research on the human microbiome in the last decade has linked the […]

September 1, 2018 - 3 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

News and Trends 25 Aug 2018

Are Fungi the Answer to a More Sustainable Future?

The exhibition Fungal Futures, in Belgium, showcases multiple objects that are made using fungi, offering a peek into a future of sustainable materials. We are in dire need of sustainable materials that provide an environmentally-friendly alternative to plastic and other materials that cause pollution and end up crowding landfills. The solution could be fungi. These […]

August 25, 2018 - 5 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

News and Trends 11 Aug 2018

Culturing Bacteria in a Lifesize Human Body Sculpture

Artist Mellissa Fisher built a human sculpture carrying the myriad of invisible bacteria that live on our bodies to highlight the global threat of antibiotic resistance. Journalist Michael Mosley enters the lab and sees a replica of his own body. All over it, bacteria of all sizes and colors grow, competing with each other to […]

August 11, 2018 - 3 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

News and Trends 4 Aug 2018

Linen and Bacteria: The Hidden History of Microbiology

A bioart exhibition explores the essential role that linen has played in the science of microbiology throughout history. Along with beer, linen is one of the oldest biotechnological products. Since its origins in ancient Egypt, bacteria have been responsible for retting, a process in which the linen fibers are separated from the stem of the […]

August 4, 2018 - 5 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

News and Trends 1 Aug 2018

London Biotech Raises €47M to Develop First Treatment Against RSV Virus

ReViral will dedicate the funds to run two clinical trials to test whether its antiviral can help patients at high risk from RSV infections. The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) only causes mild cold symptoms in most people. But for small children and immunosuppressed patients, it can be deadly. “There are at present no approved therapies […]

August 1, 2018 - 2 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

News and Trends 30 Jul 2018

This Transgenic Rice Could Prevent HIV Infections

Researchers in Spain have created a strain of genetically-engineered rice that could provide a cheap alternative to produce medicines for HIV prevention. The risk of HIV infections can be significantly reduced with oral medication. However, pricing is a big issue for people living in impoverished or developing countries who are at risk. Researchers at the […]

July 30, 2018 - 3 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

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Articles by Clara Rodríguez Fernández

How To Break Into The Crowded Immuno-Oncology Space

10 Biotech Companies in Berlin You Should Know

Insulin Combo Reduces After-Meal Sugar Spikes in Type 1 Diabetics

RNA Therapy Improves Vision in Patients with Rare Genetic Blindness

Semi-Artificial Photosynthesis Method Produces Fuel More Efficiently Than Nature

Oxford Biotech Raises €40M to Deliver Drugs to Hard-to-Reach Targets

A Symphony Inspired by the Microbes Living on Us

Are Fungi the Answer to a More Sustainable Future?

Culturing Bacteria in a Lifesize Human Body Sculpture

Linen and Bacteria: The Hidden History of Microbiology

London Biotech Raises €47M to Develop First Treatment Against RSV Virus

This Transgenic Rice Could Prevent HIV Infections

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