News and Trends 14 Aug 2024
CAR-T drugs and parkinsonism: a cause for concern?
CAR-T therapies come with boxed warnings of serious neurotoxic side effects. Now, growing concerns over parkinsonism have led to a clinical trial halt.
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News and Trends 13 Aug 2024
Biologics vs. drugs: What does Ipsen’s lost case against the FDA mean for the industry?
Ipsen has lost a court case against U.S. regulators to have its blockbuster cancer medication Somatuline Depot regarded as a biologic instead of a drug.
Best in Biotech 7 Aug 2024
Top biotech books of all time
Here are 51 great biotech books for this summer 2024 that are bound to get you hooked. From sci-fi to the nitty-gritties of biotech, we’ve got you covered!
Best in Biotech 2 Aug 2024
Six epigenetics companies making strides in 2024
In this article, we take a look at six epigenetics companies that are significant as well as up-and-coming players in the industry.
News and Trends 1 Aug 2024
European regulators reject Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi: is it downhill from here?
European regulators have now refused to market the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi after it was approved by the FDA last year.
In Depth 25 Jul 2024
The future of inflammatory bowel disease treatment: what is on the horizon?
Ongoing clinical trials aim to address inflammatory bowel disease, which is caused by an overactive immune system that causes symptoms affecting the gut.
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Best in Biotech 11 Jul 2024
From data to discovery: Five bioinformatics companies you should know in 2024
Bioinformatics integrates computer technology to analyze biological data to boost R&D. Here are five companies at the top of their game in 2024.
In Depth 10 Jul 2024
Biotech’s battle against skeletal dysplasia: Ray of hope for children with rare genetic disorder
As treatments for skeletal dysplasia are intended to alleviate painful symptoms, two drugs are battling out in the clinic to prove their effectiveness.
In Depth 4 Jul 2024
Parkinson’s disease: biotech’s pursuit for more therapies
Rigorous research aims to boost therapeutic options for people with Parkinson’s disease. What do biotechs have in store?
Best in Biotech 3 Jul 2024
Endometriosis: How biotech is pioneering new patient options
Endometriosis is a condition that has been rather difficult to treat with no cures to date. Recent advances could boost options for patients.
In Depth 28 Jun 2024
Going nuclear: radiopharmaceuticals funding sees surge in 2024
Emerging as a new class of drugs, radiopharmaceuticals are all the rage in cancer treatment research as biotechs nab major funding deals.
In Depth 27 Jun 2024
The 2024 drug approval list: Eight new treatments you should know about
In this article, we take a look at eight much-anticipated drugs that have been approved by regulators so far this year.
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