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Interview 3 Mar 2021

The Promises of CRISPR Genome Editing in Biomedicine

Tony Ho, Head of Research and Development at CRISPR Therapeutics, offers his insights into the advantages of CRISPR gene editing over other technologies and what the future holds for the genome editing field. For decades, gene editing required engineering DNA-cutting enzymes, such as zinc-finger nucleases (ZFNs) and transcription activator-like effector nucleases (TALENs), for every specific […]

March 3, 2021 - 5 minutesmins - By Larissa Warneck-Silvestrin

How is Bioprocessing 4.0 Revolutionizing Biomanufacturing?

The digital transformation of biopharmaceutical process development is known as Bioprocessing 4.0. Using the internet of things, digital biomanufacturing creates a network of data sources, materials, equipment, and industry representatives. This creates a competitive advantage, increases productivity, and boosts the value of biomanufacturing. We have spoken to Merrilee Whitney, Head of the BioContinuum™ platform at Merck* […]

March 2, 2021 - 6 minutesmins - By External Contributor

In Depth 1 Mar 2021

How Are European Biotechs Tackling the Cardiovascular Disease Problem?

Cardiovascular diseases may not regularly grab the headlines, but they’re the leading cause of mortality globally, making up over 30% of all deaths worldwide. While there are many established treatments on the market, there’s still a need for more effective treatments – can biotech companies provide the answer? We all know that frequent exercise, a […]

March 1, 2021 - 9 minutesmins - By Farhan Mitha

News and Trends 25 Feb 2021

Legal Fights Accompany Big Fundraises in Liquid Biopsy Scene

A recent patent fight between the liquid biopsy companies Natera and Inivata is only the latest of many spats over DNA sequencing technology that could potentially revolutionize the detection and treatment of cancer. Earlier this month, the UK-US biotech Inivata raised €29M in the second closing of a Series C round. The company will use […]

February 25, 2021 - 5 minutesmins - By Anita Chakraverty

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News and Trends 23 Feb 2021

European Cancer Deals Increasingly Focus on Natural Killer Cells

Natural killer cells are becoming a hot topic in the booming cancer cell therapy scene, with the field’s latest big deal being a €640M licensing agreement between the French biotech Cellectis and US company Cytovia. T-cell immunotherapies like CAR T-cell therapy have revolutionized cancer treatment in recent times. However, they have a significant disadvantage. The […]

February 23, 2021 - 6 minutesmins - By Kostas Vavitsas

Interview 22 Feb 2021

How Automation Can Augment Drug Discovery Research

Robotics and artificial intelligence are rapidly changing the way we discover drugs. Martin-Immanuel Bittner, CEO and co-founder of Arctoris, discusses the benefits and challenges of introducing automation in drug discovery efforts. The Oxford-based startup Arctoris was established in 2016 with the objective of offering remote access to automated drug discovery. At a time when researchers […]

February 22, 2021 - 8 minutesmins - By External Contributor

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News and Trends 18 Feb 2021

Cannabinoids in Focus after GW Pharmaceuticals Snapped up for €6B

This month’s €6B acquisition of the UK heavyweight GW Pharmaceuticals by Jazz Pharmaceuticals has been hailed as a major validation of the medical cannabinoid industry. The deal is the largest to date in the medical cannabinoid field. Jazz’s offer valued GW’s shares nearly 50% higher than their previous day’s close. The acquisition is expected to […]

February 18, 2021 - 6 minutesmins - By Victor Kotsev

News and Trends 16 Feb 2021

Cancer Research UK Cuts Two Biotech Collaborations Amid Pandemic Squeeze

The major research funder CRUK and two of the biotech companies it works with have decided to cut development ties as the financial impact of the coronavirus disease pandemic continues to bite. Cancer Research UK (CRUK) is a prolific research charity, running a multitude of collaborations with academics and biotech companies around the world. However, […]

February 16, 2021 - 4 minutesmins - By Anita Chakraverty

Best in Biotech 10 Feb 2021

Top Neurotech Startups Unlocking the Brain in Russia

Russia has established itself as a hub for neurotech startups, attracting scientists and business people keen to understand, treat, and repair the human brain. Here are the startups leading the charge of neurotech innovation in Russia. Neurotechnology is a field of research that aims to read and influence the brain. Turns out that neurotech is […]

February 10, 2021 - 6 minutesmins - By Carlos de Rojas

News and Trends 9 Feb 2021

EMA Green Light Sends Oxford Covid-19 Vaccine Into Turbulent Market

As AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford’s Covid-19 vaccine debuts in the EU market this month, supply bottlenecks, viral variants, and political squabbles demonstrate that the quest to develop and distribute Covid-19 vaccines is far from over. The list of approved Covid-19 vaccines in Europe is growing ever longer with the EMA approval of the […]

February 9, 2021 - 6 minutesmins - By Kostas Vavitsas

In Depth 8 Feb 2021

How Next-Generation Gene Therapy Tackles Complex Diseases

Gene therapy has traditionally been applied to well-understood diseases where a single genetic mutation was to blame. A new generation of technology is expanding the potential of gene therapy to treat conditions that were previously unreachable. Since the first gene therapy clinical trials in the 1990s, the technology has made its way into the market […]

February 8, 2021 - 8 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

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News and Trends 4 Feb 2021

HIV Drug Approvals Lift Hopes Amid Missed UN Targets

The recent approvals of long-acting HIV injections promise to lighten the load of HIV sufferers around the world. However, a vital UN deadline for improving global HIV healthcare has slipped away. At the end of January, ViiV Healthcare’s Cabenuva became the first long-acting HIV treatment to be approved by the FDA. This decision, in addition […]

February 4, 2021 - 6 minutesmins - By Anita Chakraverty

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The Promises of CRISPR Genome Editing in Biomedicine

How is Bioprocessing 4.0 Revolutionizing Biomanufacturing?

How Are European Biotechs Tackling the Cardiovascular Disease Problem?

Legal Fights Accompany Big Fundraises in Liquid Biopsy Scene

European Cancer Deals Increasingly Focus on Natural Killer Cells

How Automation Can Augment Drug Discovery Research

Cannabinoids in Focus after GW Pharmaceuticals Snapped up for €6B

Cancer Research UK Cuts Two Biotech Collaborations Amid Pandemic Squeeze

Top Neurotech Startups Unlocking the Brain in Russia

EMA Green Light Sends Oxford Covid-19 Vaccine Into Turbulent Market

How Next-Generation Gene Therapy Tackles Complex Diseases

HIV Drug Approvals Lift Hopes Amid Missed UN Targets

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