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In Depth 16 Aug 2023

Can a vaccine be the solution to the surge in melanoma cases caused by the climate crisis?

Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer, and is primarily caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light – in the U.K., around 85% of melanomas are thought to be caused by too much ultraviolet radiation. And, unfortunately, because of this, the surge in global temperatures caused by the climate crisis is […]

August 16, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

In Depth 15 Aug 2023

Can stem cell treatment repair damaged knees?

Scientists’ fascination with amphibians like axolotls and newts, animals that are capable of scarlessly regrowing their limbs, sparked the idea of possibly replicating this in humans. Since 1958, when French oncologist Georges Mathe performed the first-ever stem cell transplantation – to save six nuclear researchers who were accidentally exposed to radiation – the technology has […]

August 15, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

In Depth 10 Aug 2023

Is Latin America becoming an investment hotspot for biotech and deep tech?

Latin America has traditionally lagged behind in areas such as biotech and deep tech, but recently, it seems as though some countries in the region are starting to benefit from increasing investment in these areas. The reason Latin America has been slow to develop its biotech scene is largely due to the fact that government […]

August 10, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

In Depth 9 Aug 2023

Meet the startup working to help treat a rare pediatric cancer

Nearly 50% of the children diagnosed with neuroblastoma are considered high-risk, where the tumor has spread, making surgery no longer a viable treatment option. Owing to this stark statistic, the disease is quite difficult to treat. But there might be light at the end of the tunnel. U.K.-based Renaissance Pharma’s drug candidate, which has shown […]

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

In Depth 8 Aug 2023

The patient perspective on clinical trials: what needs to change?

In order to better understand clinical trials from a patient’s perspective and find out what they would ideally like to change throughout the trial process, a survey was launched earlier this year entitled “The Patient Perspective on Clinical Trials – What’s Going Well, What Needs to Change?”. In this article, we take a look at […]

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

In Depth 3 Aug 2023

How is artificial intelligence rising to the challenge in breast cancer diagnosis?

The scope of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine has been rapidly expanding in recent years. With AI shaping the way clinical research is conducted, it has also opened doors for quicker drug discovery and diagnostic measures. And in the fight against breast cancer in particular, AI has emerged as a game-changer in digital pathology, revolutionizing […]

August 3, 2023 - 9 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

In Depth 2 Aug 2023

The biggest private biotech investments in July 2023

The companies Sinotau, Septerna, and Kriya Therapeutics bagged the biggest biotech investments in July 2023. Around the world, drug discovery and oncology attracted the biggest funding rounds. Biotech fundraising seemed to dry up a little bit in July 2023 compared to previous months, but that’s only to be expected as the summer kicks in. And, […]

August 2, 2023 - 3 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

In Depth 27 Jul 2023

Cell and gene therapy manufacturing: trends, advancements and challenges

Cell and gene therapy manufacturing has been a pertinent topic for a while now, largely due to the fact it is such a complicated process, involving a number of moving parts and excessive costs. As such, figuring out how to make these types of therapies scalable, less time consuming and cost-effective is still an ongoing […]

July 27, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

In Depth 26 Jul 2023

Antibody drug conjugates: BiVictriX drives a new era in cancer medicine

The first-ever antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) to be approved, gemtuzumab ozogamicin, raised hope for a new class of drugs to treat cancer. But the drug was then withdrawn following a black box warning after patients experienced adverse side effects, and there had been fatalities. But this didn’t discourage biopharmas looking to create safer alternatives from expediting […]

July 26, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

In Depth 25 Jul 2023

New weight loss drugs: biotech’s mission to end obesity

Obesity has nearly tripled since 1975, becoming an ever-growing health threat. In 2016, it was estimated that more than 1.9 billion adults in the world were overweight, with more than 650 million of those being officially obese. Obesity can be defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health, with a […]

July 25, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

In Depth 24 Jul 2023

Sarcoma research: is a breakthrough in sight?

Among the rarest forms of cancers, sarcomas develop in the bones and connective tissues that support structures in the body like blood vessels, nerves and joints. This year, around 13,400 new cases of soft tissue sarcomas are estimated to be diagnosed in the U.S. alone, according to the American Cancer Society. As July marks Sarcoma […]

July 24, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

In Depth 21 Jul 2023

How AI is shaping clinical research and trials

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere at the minute, seemingly being used in some capacity in almost every professional industry, including clinical research and trials. In fact, it is fair to say that AI has taken the biotech industry by storm, and the hype surrounding it has led to numerous AI startup companies coming onto the […]

July 21, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

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Can a vaccine be the solution to the surge in melanoma cases caused by the climate crisis?

Can stem cell treatment repair damaged knees?

Is Latin America becoming an investment hotspot for biotech and deep tech?

Meet the startup working to help treat a rare pediatric cancer

The patient perspective on clinical trials: what needs to change?

How is artificial intelligence rising to the challenge in breast cancer diagnosis?

The biggest private biotech investments in July 2023

Cell and gene therapy manufacturing: trends, advancements and challenges

Antibody drug conjugates: BiVictriX drives a new era in cancer medicine

New weight loss drugs: biotech’s mission to end obesity

Sarcoma research: is a breakthrough in sight?

How AI is shaping clinical research and trials

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