Best in Biotech 15 Jun 2023 Six molecular diagnostics companies to watch You may have heard of the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, more commonly known as the ELISA test, which is used to measure molecules like antibodies, antigens and proteins in biological samples. Used to diagnose infections caused by human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) as well as to detect the pregnancy hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine samples […] June 15, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 14 Jun 2023 How are biotechs addressing rare chromosome disorders? Human beings typically have 23 pairs of chromosomes. But sometimes, in rare cases, an error during cell division can result in cells having extra or missing chromosomes, indicative of chromosomal disorders. Often, prenatal tests are carried out to detect chromosomal abnormalities. Amniocentesis is a diagnostic procedure where the amniotic fluid that protects a fetus during […] June 14, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Best in Biotech 12 Jun 2023 Six advancements in Alzheimer’s research over the past year The most common cause of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, is a brain disorder that is characterized by cognitive decline which often manifests itself through memory loss, feelings of disorientation and difficulty making decisions. Alzheimer’s occurs when there is an excessive accumulation of proteins in the brain, a hallmark feature of the disease. These proteins, namely, amyloid […] June 12, 2023 - 12 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 9 Jun 2023 Chronic myeloid leukemia: Novartis survey signals need for better patient-physician communication Only 19% to 26% of patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) discuss treatment decisions with their physician, a survey by Swiss-based pharmaceutical Novartis has revealed. The Survey of Unmet Needs in CML (CML SUN), which investigated how patients and physicians felt about current treatment options, joint decision-making, and treatment satisfaction, also found that 39% to […] June 9, 2023 - 4 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 2 Jun 2023 Faux filet: World’s first 3D-printed ready-to-cook fish produced As biotechs come up with fascinating, new ways to cultivate food, Israel-based Steakholder Foods has created the first-ever 3D-printed fish filets. These ready-to-cook filets, which are developed from animal cells that are grown in laboratories, are obtained from the startup’s proprietary 3D bioprinters and customized bio-inks. Said to have the same taste and texture as […] June 2, 2023 - 3 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 31 May 2023 Artificial intelligence combats lethal superbug, new antibiotic discovered A new antibiotic called abaucin that can kill a deadly, drug-resistant pathogen has been discovered with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). Research published in Nature Chemical Biology showed that AI was able to rapidly screen 7,500 molecules that were found to inhibit the growth of the superbug Acinetobacter baumannii, a task that would be […] May 31, 2023 - 3 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Best in Biotech 22 May 2023 Five recent advancements in arthritis research over the past year Today, more than 350 million people across the world – and nearly a quarter of American adults – have arthritis. A condition characterized by pain, inflammation and stiffness in the joints – often owing to a hyperactive immune system causing the body to attack its own joint tissues, in the case of rheumatoid arthritis – […] May 22, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Best in Biotech 18 May 2023 Six women’s health companies you should know about While sexism exists in all strands of society, where in 2023, women earn 77 cents for every dollar earned by men, studies estimate that it will take the world 257 years to close the gender gap. And the global healthcare industry is partly to blame when it comes to the gaping gender gap. Women have […] May 18, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
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 Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
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 Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
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 Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
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 Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email