In Depth 10 Jul 2023 Unleashing the potential: Optimizing mRNA for the discovery of transformative medicines By Dr. Alexander Zehnder, CEO, CureVac The success of mRNA vaccines in COVID-19 propelled the role of this new modality to the forefront of medicine. Not only are new prophylactic mRNA vaccines for various respiratory diseases advancing through clinical development, but mRNA medicines are now being developed in many wide-ranging applications, including cancer and rare […] July 10, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By External Contributor Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 7 Jul 2023 The future of food: what’s behind the cell-cultured meat industry regulations? The first-ever lab-grown burger was created at Maastricht University in the Netherlands, and eaten at a news conference in London in 2013. While everyone who tried a bite had something different to say about the taste and texture of the meat, it was agreed that this could be the start of something big. The technology […] July 7, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 6 Jul 2023 The biggest private biotech investments in June 2023 The companies Upstream Bio, Alkeus Pharmaceuticals and Worg Pharmaceuticals bagged the biggest biotech investments in June 2023, with oncology and ophthalmology players in particular attracting the most funding rounds. Overall, more funding rounds took place in June 2023 than in May, and the U.S. healthcare sector once again attracted particularly big rounds. We’ve gathered the […] July 6, 2023 - 2 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 27 Jun 2023 The promise of immunotherapy for autoimmune diseases Our immune system serves as the body’s chief line of defense against harmful invaders. But what happens when this mighty defense mechanism turns on its own host, launching an assault on healthy cells and tissues? For the millions of people battling autoimmune diseases, this can severely affect their lives. However, advances in immunotherapy have revolutionized […] June 27, 2023 - 9 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 19 Jun 2023 Gene therapy: a promising solution for sickle cell disease Sickle cell disease is debilitating, and many people who suffer with it find that their lives are defined by pain. This means a curative treatment would be completely life–altering, and, as we observe World Sickle Cell Day on June 19, we explore how gene therapy could be the most promising solution for curing sickle cell […] June 19, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 16 Jun 2023 Can ChatGPT be used to advance drug discovery? Chat GPT – which is a large language model (LLM) and belongs to a family of artificial intelligence (AI) known as generative AI – has been a revelation for many people around the world, and, since its launch, has been used by professionals in many industries to assist with work-related tasks, such as editing and […] June 16, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville 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
In Depth 13 Jun 2023 Abeta-targeting antibodies pave the way for Alzheimer’s disease vaccines By Dr. Andrea Pfeifer, CEO of AC Immune SA The clinical success we’ve recently seen with two monoclonal antibodies that target the protein amyloid beta (Abeta) has provided hope for patients, a significant boost to the sector but also a strong validation of the “amyloid hypothesis”: removing Abeta plaques is a valid therapeutic strategy for […] June 13, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By External Contributor Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 9 Jun 2023 Enhancing canine wellness: The promise of immunotherapy for dogs Given that dogs are widely regarded as ‘man’s best friend’, it makes sense that we are constantly striving to find ways to improve canine health and extend their lives. One method that has been – and is still being – explored is the use of immunotherapy, which uses a dog’s own immune system to fight […] June 9, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 7 Jun 2023 How Ireland connects AI and life sciences Depending on your point of view, artificial intelligence (AI) can create jobs, make life easier, and solve many global problems; or, it’s going to cause mass unemployment, take over the world, and enslave humanity. In the life sciences space, AI is capable of tackling some of the biggest challenges when it comes to tasks like […] June 7, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 5 Jun 2023 The biggest private biotech investments in May 2023 The companies ElevateBio, ReNAgade Therapeutics and Carmot Therapeutics bagged the biggest biotech investments in May 2023. Around the world, biomanufacturing and oncology players attracted the biggest funding rounds. A lot of private biotech fundraising took place in May 2023, with some particularly big rounds in the U.S. healthcare sector, as five companies took home $100 […] June 5, 2023 - 3 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 31 May 2023 Biotechnology in developing countries: challenges and opportunities Choosing to grow their biotechnology sectors can offer developing countries vast opportunities, helping them to grow economically, providing new jobs, and supporting sustainable development, public health, and environmental protection. In recent times, significant growth has been achieved by the developing world in biotechnology fields, mainly tied to food production, healthcare, and other dimensions of human […] May 31, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email