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Best in Biotech 20 Apr 2023

6 of the top biotech companies to know about in South San Francisco

South San Francisco is known as the birthplace of biotechnology, after Robert Swanson and Dr. Herbert Boyer founded biotech giant Genentech in 1976, eventually leading to other biotech companies and pharmaceutical companies basing themselves in the local area. In this article, we take a look at six biotech companies currently headquartered in South San Francisco. […]

April 20, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

Vaccines for difficult-to-treat diseases

Best in Biotech 12 Apr 2023

6 new vaccines being developed for difficult-to-treat diseases

There are several promising new vaccine candidates being developed for complex diseases that historically have been extremely difficult to find treatments and cures for. The development of these new vaccines could eventually lead to breakthrough treatments for diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, HIV, Parkinson’s disease, Lyme disease, and breast cancer. According to the World Health […]

April 12, 2023 - 10 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

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

Best in Biotech 29 Mar 2023

5 hearing loss biotech companies you should know about

More than 1.5 billion people – nearly 20% of the world’s population – live with hearing loss globally, with 430 million suffering from disabling hearing loss. In this article, we take a look at five of the top hearing loss companies making efforts to reduce these figures. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly […]

March 29, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

Best in Biotech 23 Mar 2023

Hearing loss research: Five advancements in the past year

At present, more than 1.4 billion people live with hearing loss globally. Hearing disorders are often caused by aging, frequent exposure to loud noises and even hereditary factors. In this article, we will look at some of the latest advancements in hearing disorders research which could broaden the scope for treatments and other measures to […]

March 23, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 21 Mar 2023

5 advancements in Down syndrome research over the past year

It was in 1959 when an extra chromosome on the 21st pair in the human cell was discovered by French geneticist Jerome Jean Louis Marie Lejeune. This was followed by research in the discipline of cytogenetics – the study of chromosomes. This chromosomal aberration which affects around one in 1000 live births worldwide, is called […]

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

Best in Biotech 17 Mar 2023

Greener Pastures for Biotech? 7 Great Biotechs from Ireland

Shamrocks, leprechauns, rolling green fields and Guinness beer all quickly bring Ireland to mind. Beyond these postcard-ready images, Ireland has an economy on the upswing and is a preferred destination for some big pharmas. But what about biotech? Here we explore 7 biotech companies from Ireland. The low corporate tax policies of Ireland have managed to attract […]

March 17, 2023 - 5 minutesmins - By Denise Neves Gameiro

Best in Biotech 15 Mar 2023

10 immunotherapy companies making waves in 2023

Immunotherapy has been widely studied in cancer treatment research, ever since William Coley, who is regarded as the father of immunotherapy, first attempted to leverage the immune system for oncological therapy in 1891. Soon enough, the transformative power of cancer vaccines were observed where tumor-specific antigens triggered antitumor immune responses. Along with these technological advancements, […]

March 15, 2023 - 10 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 15 Mar 2023

7 biotechs in Hungary you should know about

Hungary is famous for many things: thermal baths, goulash, beautiful architecture and, of course, the Rubik’s cube. But, what is going on in the country’s biotech industry? The answer is: more than you might think. Did you know that Hungary could be considered the birthplace of European biotechnology? A Hungarian agricultural engineer was the first […]

March 15, 2023 - 9 minutesmins - By Alex Dale

Best in Biotech 9 Mar 2023

5 advancements in kidney disease research over the past year

Prevalent in millions of people across the globe, kidney diseases manifest through various symptoms like blood and excess protein in urine, fluid retention causing swollen ankles, poor appetite and even the inability of the body to filter waste, resulting in acute kidney failure. To boost the research and development of treatments for kidney diseases, Kidney […]

March 9, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 8 Mar 2023

5 women leading the way in biotech

Although regarded as a booming industry, the number of women recruits in biotech, let alone in high-ranking positions, is low. Despite progress over the years, a recent report states that only 34% of executive teams and 20% of CEOs are reported to be women in the biotech industry, with even lower figures for women of […]

March 8, 2023 - 11 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 8 Mar 2023

5 female-led biotech startups making waves

International Women’s Day takes place on March 8, which celebrates the achievements of women, and also shines a light on gender discrimination and the need to accelerate gender parity. Although the percentage of women in the life sciences industry as a whole is almost equal to that of men, there is still work to be […]

March 8, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

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6 of the top biotech companies to know about in South San Francisco

6 new vaccines being developed for difficult-to-treat diseases

6 biotechs that have stepped into the protein degradation space

5 hearing loss biotech companies you should know about

Hearing loss research: Five advancements in the past year

5 advancements in Down syndrome research over the past year

Greener Pastures for Biotech? 7 Great Biotechs from Ireland

10 immunotherapy companies making waves in 2023

7 biotechs in Hungary you should know about

5 advancements in kidney disease research over the past year

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5 female-led biotech startups making waves

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