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News and Trends 21 Feb 2018

Implantation of Carmat’s Artificial Heart Begins in Denmark to Beat Low Enrolment

Carmat’s artificial heart is being tested in patients with heart failure. A hospital in Copenhagen will implant the device, which the biotech hopes will boost patient enrolment to its PIVOTAL trial. Carmat has developed the world’s most advanced fully artificial heart, which has been designed for patients suffering from end-stage biventricular heart failure. The biotech has […]

February 21, 2018 - 3 minutesmins - By Alex Dale

News and Trends 21 Feb 2018

FDA Approves AstraZeneca’s Lung Cancer Treatment after Rejecting Merck and Pfizer’s

The FDA approval will give AstraZeneca a competitive advantage in the lung cancer treatment market over Merck KGaA & Pfizer, who received rejections for a similar treatment. AstraZeneca received FDA approval for Imfinzi in non-small cell lung cancer one day after Merck KgA and Pfizer received a rejection for competitor drug Bavencio in the same indication. Imfinzi (durvalumab) […]

February 21, 2018 - 2 minutesmins - By Alexander Burik

News and Trends 21 Feb 2018

Early Autism Diagnosis Could be Possible With New Blood and Urine Tests

The detection of damaged proteins in blood and urine tests could help to diagnose autism quicker so that children can be given appropriate treatment. Researchers at the University of Warwick have developed new blood and urine tests that detect damaged proteins, which are associated with autism spectrum disorders. The study, published in Molecular Autism, explains how […]

February 21, 2018 - 3 minutesmins - By Alex Dale

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Infographics 21 Feb 2018

Infographic: The Landscape of Plant Biotechnology in Europe

From electricity to medicine, the field of plant biotechnology is full of cool applications. We’ve gathered some of the coolest plant biotechs in Europe in this infographic. When you hear about plant biotechnology, I bet you think of the infamous GMO crops of the likes of Monsanto. But the field goes well beyond that, with an […]

February 21, 2018 - 2 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

News and Trends 20 Feb 2018

Microsoft Joins Shire to Diagnose Rare Diseases Much Faster

Microsoft has partnered with Shire and EURORDIS to accelerate the diagnosis of rare disease, a process that often takes years and takes a big toll on the health of millions. There are over 6,000 different rare diseases, most of them beginning in childhood. However, diagnosing them takes an average of 5 years, delaying the start […]

February 20, 2018 - 2 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

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News and Trends 20 Feb 2018

A New Biotech Hopes to Bring Us the Next Generation of Rare Metabolic Disorder Drugs

Barcelona-based biotech, Minoryx, has spun out Gain Therapeutics to develop the next generation of drugs for rare metabolic disorders like GM1 gangliosidosis. Gain Therapeutics is a new biotech that will focus on developing new pharmacological chaperones for the treatment of rare diseases. It was set up by Minoryx, a biotech that has so far raised over €24M for […]

February 20, 2018 - 3 minutesmins - By Alex Dale

News and Trends 20 Feb 2018

Morphosys and Galapagos Announce Positive Phase I Results for Atopic Dermatitis Treatment

Phase I results show promise for a new treatment for atopic dermatitis that may become a strong competitor to the market leader, Humira. Morphosys and Galapagos are developing an antibody that could compete with the world’s best selling drug, Humira. The team announced details on positive results of a Phase I trial for treating atopic dermatitis […]

February 20, 2018 - 3 minutesmins - By Alexander Burik

News and Trends 20 Feb 2018

This Gene Therapy for Vision Loss is Safe and Effective After Two Years

The results of a long-term follow-up suggest that GenSight’s gene therapy for Leber hereditary optic neuropathy can provide safe and effective treatment for the genetic cause of vision loss. GenSight develops gene therapies to preserve or restore vision in patients with neurodegenerative diseases of the retina. The biotech’s lead candidate is GS010, which is currently […]

February 20, 2018 - 3 minutesmins - By Alex Dale

Best in Biotech 20 Feb 2018

Money, Money, Money! Europe’s Best-Funded Biotechs in 2018

Besides struggling with ambitious New Year’s resolutions and post-holiday diets, January is a time where many of us re-examine our finances and budget for the year ahead. With money on the brain, we thought it would be a good time to do a roundup of Europe’s best-funded private biotechs. With over €400M raised to date, […]

February 20, 2018 - 11 minutesmins - By Karen O’Hanlon Cohrt

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News and Trends 19 Feb 2018

The FDA Backs a Bacterial Enzyme to Treat a Rare Autoimmune Disease

The FDA has awarded Hansa Medical’s lead candidate for the treatment of an autoimmune disease with Orphan Drug Designation, which will support its journey through clinical development. Swedish biotech, Hansa Medical, develops enzymes that can help to control the immune system for transplantations and the treatment of autoimmune diseases. The company’s lead candidate, IdeS, has […]

February 19, 2018 - 2 minutesmins - By Alex Dale

News and Trends 19 Feb 2018

Is Novartis’ Psoriasis Drug Going to Steal Humira’s Crown?

Two clinical studies have demonstrated the capacity of Novartis’ monoclonal antibody to treat both plaque and scalp psoriasis and improve patient quality of life. Not only is Novartis leading the CAR-T cell therapy field with the approval of Kymriah last year, the big pharma is also developing drugs for diseases affecting the immune system. The company presented […]

February 19, 2018 - 3 minutesmins - By Alex Dale

News and Trends 19 Feb 2018

This Belgian Biotech Gives Us an Update on its Bulging Psoriasis Pipeline

UCB has presented positive Phase IIb results for its psoriasis drug, bimekizumab, and outlined the Phase III testing of Cimzia for the condition at the American Academy of Dermatology’s annual meeting. Belgian biopharma, UCB, develops medicines for people suffering from severe diseases of the immune or central nervous systems. The company is developing a number […]

February 19, 2018 - 3 minutesmins - By Alex Dale

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Implantation of Carmat’s Artificial Heart Begins in Denmark to Beat Low Enrolment

FDA Approves AstraZeneca’s Lung Cancer Treatment after Rejecting Merck and Pfizer’s

Early Autism Diagnosis Could be Possible With New Blood and Urine Tests

Infographic: The Landscape of Plant Biotechnology in Europe

Microsoft Joins Shire to Diagnose Rare Diseases Much Faster

A New Biotech Hopes to Bring Us the Next Generation of Rare Metabolic Disorder Drugs

Morphosys and Galapagos Announce Positive Phase I Results for Atopic Dermatitis Treatment

This Gene Therapy for Vision Loss is Safe and Effective After Two Years

Money, Money, Money! Europe’s Best-Funded Biotechs in 2018

The FDA Backs a Bacterial Enzyme to Treat a Rare Autoimmune Disease

Is Novartis’ Psoriasis Drug Going to Steal Humira’s Crown?

This Belgian Biotech Gives Us an Update on its Bulging Psoriasis Pipeline

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