Best in Biotech 11 Jan 2024
Ten NK cell therapy companies to look out for this year
As biotechs raise funding to advance their NK cell therapy candidates in the clinic, here are ten companies in the space to watch out for.
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In Depth 4 Jan 2024
Can GLP-1 agonists, the miraculous obesity drugs, treat cardiovascular diseases?
Discover how GLP-1 agonists, known for treating diabetes and obesity, are now being studied for their potential in tackling heart diseases.
News and Trends 21 Dec 2023
The big pharma race against deadly RSV steps up in 2023
GSK and Pfizer received FDA approval for their RSV vaccines in 2023. Now, AstraZeneca has joined the race with its latest acquisition.
Weekly Roundup 15 Dec 2023
Pharvaris’ $300 million public offering; Genentech’s breast cancer trial success; new neuromuscular disease target discovered
What’s been going on in the world of biotech of late? Find out with Labiotech’s weekly roundup of the latest biotech news.
Best in Biotech 14 Dec 2023
Seven companies shaping the future of precision medicine
Explore the forefront of healthcare innovation with these seven cutting-edge biopharma companies specializing in precision medicine.
News and Trends 1 Dec 2023
Arvinas raises $350 million; Exonate’s trial reaps success; new cancer drugs discovered
Here is Labiotech’s weekly roundup of the latest biotech news. Stay in the loop by subscribing to our newsletter for direct updates to your inbox. The latest biotech news in fundraising In the news this week, biotech Arvinas raises $350 million PIPE American protein degradation company Arvinas has bagged $350 million in a private placement (PIPE). The […]
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In Depth 30 Nov 2023
Could an Alzheimer’s vaccine make treatment more affordable?
Alzheimer’s research has come a long way since the disease was first identified more than a century ago. Now, as treatments have been developed to reduce the harmful proteins in the brain that are associated with Alzheimer’s, vaccine trials are underway to eliminate these proteins. But how far along are these vaccines in the clinic? […]
Weekly Roundup 24 Nov 2023
Viva’s $210 million round; Merck grabs Caraway for $610 million; Genentech signs a deal with NVIDIA
Here is Labiotech’s weekly roundup of the latest biotech news. Whether it is partnerships, clinical trials, or fundraising, we have got you covered. Stay in the loop by subscribing to our newsletter for direct updates to your inbox. Viva Biotech closes $210 million funding round Chinese company Viva Biotech closed a funding round worth $210 […]
News and Trends 20 Nov 2023
M&As: what’s up with the ADC buying spree?
Antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) have been much sought-after through investments of late, with big pharma eyeing these drugs developed by various biotechs, to eventually nab them. With yet another ADC being bought by Bristol Myers Squibb, and AbbVie’s proposed $10 billion deal to seize ImmunoGen’s oncology pipeline, are these drugs the golden ticket to targeted […]
In Depth 16 Nov 2023
uniQure: is the gene therapy pioneer en route to becoming a biotech rebuff?
Once thought to be a frontrunner in gene therapy, uniQure’s fame may no longer be coveted, as the biotech looks to reorganize by slashing its workforce, in an attempt to stay afloat. But how did things go awry for the company that was once in its prime in the DNA game? The Danish company, which […]
In Depth 9 Nov 2023
Blood tests for Alzheimer’s: a hit or a miss?
Doctor’s typically diagnose Alzheimer’s with the help of brain imaging and cognitive tests, along with taking a patient’s medical history into account. But lately, blood tests are gaining recognition for its ability to rule out other potential causes of memory loss, and to diagnose Alzheimer’s more quickly. With American healthcare company Labcorp launching its trio […]
Best in Biotech 7 Nov 2023
Eight biotech companies tackling infectious diseases head-on
Infectious diseases are diseases that are caused by pathogens that enter the body, hijack the body’s immune system and multiply, causing an infection. Five of the deadliest infectious diseases are measles, tuberculosis, malaria, diarrhoeal disease and influenza, according to the World Economic Forum. While Our World in Data statistics suggest that there has been almost […]
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