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News and Trends 18 May 2023

Sania Therapeutics launches to advance neural circuit dysfunction medicines

Sania Therapeutics, which develops genetic medicines for neural circuit dysfunction, has launched with the unveiling of its platforms at the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) conference. Sania Therapeutics’ approach combines the evolution of adeno-associated viruses (AAV) in human neural circuits, the fundamental components of the nervous system, and tuneable conditionally-activated ion channels. […]

May 18, 2023 - 2 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall

News and Trends 17 May 2023

Diagnosing inflammatory diseases with synthetic peptides

Common inflammatory disorders such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease can be diagnosed or monitored by measuring the protein calprotectin in stool samples, while serum levels of calprotectin could be used to monitor the inflammation status in rheumatoid arthritis. Calprotectin concentrations in patient samples are typically determined using antibodies that bind and detect the protein, […]

May 17, 2023 - 3 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall

News and Trends 17 May 2023

Scribe and Prevail to accelerate CRISPR-based genetic medicines for neurological and neuromuscular diseases

Scribe Therapeutics Inc., a company creating genetic medicines through its CRISPR by Design approach to genetic modification, has announced a strategic collaboration with Prevail Therapeutics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company. The deal gives Prevail exclusive rights to Scribe Therapeutics’ CRISPR X-Editing (XE) technologies for the development of in vivo therapies directed […]

May 17, 2023 - 3 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall

Best in Biotech 17 May 2023

Six Norwegian companies leading the country’s biotech scene

Best known for its folklore and tales of the Vikings, Norway’s landscape boasts postcard-like islands and the northern lights. In addition to ranking top as one of the happiest nations in the world, the country relies on sectors like oil and gas, hydropower and aquaculture to strengthen its economic growth. And of late, the biotech […]

May 17, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 16 May 2023

Five advancements in brain tumor research over the past year

In 2023, it is estimated that 24,810 adults in the U.S. will be diagnosed with a primary malignant tumor of the brain and spinal cord. There is currently no cure for brain tumors and current treatment options are mostly limited to surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. However, there is a lot of research being conducted […]

May 16, 2023 - 9 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

Reports 16 May 2023

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May 16, 2023

News and Trends 16 May 2023

LabGenius looks to create molecules with huge increase in tumor killing ability

LabGenius, which uses machine learning (ML) for antibody discovery, has presented data in a poster presentation at the Protein Engineering and Biotherapeutics (PEGS) annual meeting. The data were from LabGenius’ T-cell engager (TCE) lead optimization platform, which delivered highly potent and efficacious single-domain antibodies with best-in-class killing selectivity. Optimizing antibody therapeutics across multiple properties is […]

May 16, 2023 - 3 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall

News and Trends 16 May 2023

Molsid developing rapid AMR test

Start-up biomed Molsid is developing the first rapid test to detect the potential presence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) directly in primary clinical samples. ORSET Group and PULSALYS, the SATT in Lyon, extended financing to the company in March 2023. This was followed by the signing of an i-DEMO contract with the French investment bank bpiFrance. […]

May 16, 2023 - 3 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall

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News and Trends 16 May 2023

SiSaf siRNA therapy gets FDA designations to treat autosomal dominant osteopetrosis

SiSaf Ltd, an RNA delivery and therapeutics company, has announced that SIS-101-ADO, its siRNA therapeutic for patients with autosomal dominant osteopetrosis Type 2 (ADO2), has been granted orphan drug designation by the U.S. FDA. Also, due to the serious manifestations of this rare skeletal disorder in children, SIS-101-ADO has been granted rare pediatric disease designation […]

May 16, 2023 - 3 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall

News and Trends 16 May 2023

Researchers’ mutation discovery offers new Alzheimer’s hope

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting tens of millions of people worldwide, and it is the most common cause of dementia. Early-onset AD is typically associated with mutations in the genes APP, PSEN1, and PSEN2, leading to a more aggressive form of the disease with atypical symptoms. In contrast, the newly discovered […]

May 16, 2023 - 3 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall

News and Trends 15 May 2023

New menopause drug gets FDA approval

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Astellas Pharma’s Veozah (fezolinetant), an oral medication for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms, or hot flashes, caused by menopause. Astellas Pharma US, Inc.’s Veozah is the first neurokinin 3 (NK3) receptor antagonist approved by the FDA to treat moderate to severe hot flashes from […]

May 15, 2023 - 2 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall

News and Trends 15 May 2023

Alzheimer’s drugs could result from immune brain cell discovery

A recent study published in Nature Neuroscience indicates that, contrary to common belief, the immune cells of the brain, known as microglia, are not all the same. Researchers found that a unique microglial subset with unique features and function is important for establishing proper cognitive functions in mice. Evidence for such microglial subsets exists also […]

May 15, 2023 - 3 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall

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Sania Therapeutics launches to advance neural circuit dysfunction medicines

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Five advancements in brain tumor research over the past year

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LabGenius looks to create molecules with huge increase in tumor killing ability

Molsid developing rapid AMR test

SiSaf siRNA therapy gets FDA designations to treat autosomal dominant osteopetrosis

Researchers’ mutation discovery offers new Alzheimer’s hope

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Alzheimer’s drugs could result from immune brain cell discovery

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