Roohi Mariam Peter, Author at Labiotech.eu

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Having completed a master’s programme in International Journalism from Cardiff University in 2022, I have written about various subjects including culture, politics, social justice, mental health, LGBTQ+ issues and gender. My undergraduate degree in life sciences has equipped me to explore my passion for reporting on health, science and the environment. When I’m not transcribing interviews and fretting about deadlines, I like to spend my time reading, watching movies, and making lousy mixtapes for a potential side career in rap music.

Articles by Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 17 May 2023

Six Norwegian companies leading the country’s biotech scene

Best known for its folklore and tales of the Vikings, Norway’s landscape boasts postcard-like islands and the northern lights. In addition to ranking top as one of the happiest nations in the world, the country relies on sectors like oil and gas, hydropower and aquaculture to strengthen its economic growth. And of late, the biotech […]

May 17, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 12 May 2023

Five latest advancements in Tourette’s syndrome research

Named after French neurologist Georges Gilles de la Tourette, who first described the disorder in 1885, Tourette’s syndrome is estimated to affect one in 10 to 1000 people worldwide. A neurological condition, the disorder causes involuntary movements and sounds, commonly known as tics. Although its exact cause isn’t known, research points to a link between […]

May 12, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

In Depth 11 May 2023

Battling food allergies: emerging immunotherapies

While for most individuals, picking a restaurant to dine at could simply be based on what they might be craving at the moment, for about one to five per cent of the world’s population, this is a well-thought-out decision that involves ensuring there wouldn’t be any cross-contamination in the food which is bound to trigger […]

May 11, 2023 - 9 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 4 May 2023

Five advancements in lupus research over the past year

A condition that affects around five million people worldwide, lupus has no proven cure. But various treatments for the disease have been around for more than a century, and lupus research has grown over the years. The first kind of therapy for the autoimmune disease – which occurs due to an overactive immune system that […]

May 4, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

In Depth 2 May 2023

The future of asthma treatment: is a cure possible?

For around 300 million people in the world, whipping out their inhaler – a medical device that delivers medicine to the lungs to open up narrowed airways – before puffing medicine into their mouth, is a typical response to wheezing, worsened by an asthma attack. While inhalers offer momentary relief, it is, however, no cure. […]

May 2, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 28 Apr 2023

Six synthetic biology companies that have made a mark

The consequences of the climate crisis coupled with soil degradation and its impact on food and water security, seem dire. But, as ambitious as it may sound, synthetic biology companies could alleviate some of the environmental burden that the planet faces. As it involves the redesigning of organisms by genetically engineering them to have new, […]

April 28, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

In Depth 21 Apr 2023

Gut microbiome: a promising target for Parkinson’s

Home to around a thousand microbial species, the gut’s role in nutrient and drug metabolism is pivotal for immune function. As trillions of bacteria that thrive in the gastrointestinal system aid in the metabolic activity, the gut microbiome can also be influential in therapeutic research for an array of diseases, including Parkinson’s. And of late, […]

April 21, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

In Depth 18 Apr 2023

Gene therapy: a powerful tool for hemophilia B?

The approval of HEMGENIX, the first-ever gene therapy for hemophilia B, by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) followed by the European Commission, has been momentous in rare disease therapeutic research, paving the way for various gene therapies that are currently being studied. As we observed World Hemophilia Day on April 17, let us […]

April 18, 2023 - 10 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

In Depth 14 Apr 2023

mRNA vaccines: a promising future

In 1978, nearly two decades after the discovery of messenger RNA (mRNA), the concept of a vaccine made from mRNA was materialized. Like its name suggests, mRNAs are messengers that aid in decoding genetic information from DNA to synthesize proteins, a key cellular function. Previous attempts at developing a vaccine using mRNA failed because mRNA […]

April 14, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 6 Apr 2023

Cancer vaccines: 10 biotech companies that have changed the game

A kind of immunotherapy, cancer vaccines have been around since the link between human papillomavirus (HPV) and cancer was discovered in the 1980s. For the prevention of cancers – cervical, vaginal, vulvar and anal cancers – caused by the virus, vaccines were developed, and later approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Besides the […]

April 6, 2023 - 10 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 4 Apr 2023

6 biotechs that have stepped into the protein degradation space

Protein degradation platforms have revolutionized drug discovery aimed at undruggable targets. Biopharmaceutical companies around the world have engaged in the protein degradation field, with the hope of leveraging the capabilities of these coumpounds to successfully design drugs to treat diseases like cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. The discovery of the ubiquitin and proteolysis – protein degradation […]

April 4, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

In Depth 31 Mar 2023

How has the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank affected the biotech industry?

When investors got wind of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) being forced to sell its treasury bonds at a loss, owing in part to surging interest rates in the past year – a move by the Federal Reserve to counteract rising inflation – panic followed a bank run. And in a swift spur of events, the […]

March 31, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

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