In Depth 27 Mar 2024
Are new treatments for multiple sclerosis on the horizon?
As the wait for new multiple sclerosis treatments continue, here are some ongoing clinical trials that hold promise.
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In Depth 7 Mar 2024
Can AbbVie’s legacy live beyond its once best-selling drug Humira?
The sales of AbbVie’s Humira, once a best-seller, have dropped. Now, with a new CEO announced, things are about to change for the company.
Protein inhibitors: cracking the code of disease mechanisms
Explore how protein inhibitors revolutionize disease understanding, by unlocking the secrets of disease pathways.
Podcast 2 Feb 2024
BioSenic showcasing knee osteoarthritis treatment
Explore a groundbreaking approach to knee osteoarthritis treatment with BioSenic’s JTA-004. Listen to our podcast to learn more!
Podcast 8 Dec 2023
Can worms provide treatments for some diseases?
U.S. company Holoclara is looking to tackle diseases through the development of worm-derived therapeutics. Allergic and autoimmune diseases were first described in the early 1900s, which Holoclara said is the same time that gut-resident worms such as the roundworm, Caenorhabditis elegans, were removed from people in industrialized countries. The company, led by CEO Andrea Choe, […]
In Depth 12 Oct 2023
Can immunometabolism-based therapies transform the way cancers and autoimmune diseases are treated?
The immune system protects our bodies from foreign invaders, but sometimes, when it malfunctions, it can result in life-threatening autoimmune disorders. But what if the immune system could be regulated to counter these diseases? Immunometabolism, an emerging field in therapeutics, aims to rein in autoimmunity altogether. According to Neil Weir, chief executive officer (CEO) of […]
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Best in Biotech 19 Sep 2023
Five biotech companies taking Los Angeles by storm
Known throughout history for being home to the iconic scene of Hollywood, in recent years Los Angeles has also become a thriving biotech hub, after years of playing second fiddle in the U.S. to the likes of South San Francisco and Boston. In this article, we take a look at five of the best Los […]
Startup Scout 13 Sep 2023
PIM kinase inhibition: a Swiss startup’s unique approach to tackling complex autoimmune disorders
A healthy immune system is supposed to defend the body against disease and infection, but in autoimmune diseases, the immune system malfunctions, and instead attacks the body’s healthy cells, tissues, and organs. Despite recent progress in therapeutic options for autoimmune disorders, a significant unmet need remains, which is why Mysthera Therapeutics is aiming to take […]
Best in Biotech 23 Aug 2023
Latest advancements in psoriasis research over the past year
Psoriasis, an autoimmune condition that causes flaky patches of skin to form scales, occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its own healthy skin cells. And because people with psoriasis have an increased production of skin cells, these cells – which are normally renewed every three to four weeks – regenerate in under a week. […]
News and Trends 11 Jul 2023
Immune memory research could lead to next generation of epigenetic drugs
A team of researchers has discovered that the memory of the immune system relies on characteristic epigenetic features and a specific 3D arrangement of the DNA in the nucleus of memory cells, allowing for a fast activation of these cells. These features are altered in chronic inflammation diseases like asthma and could be important in […]
Podcast 30 Jun 2023
Beyond Biotech podcast 52: Antiphospholipid syndrome
June is Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) Awareness Month. APS is a rare autoimmune disorder in which the body recognizes certain normal components of blood and/or cell membranes as foreign substances and produces antibodies against them. There are two known forms. APS may occur in people with systemic lupus erythematosus, other autoimmune disease, or in otherwise healthy […]
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 […]
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