Despite New Approvals, Covid-19 Treatments Lag Behind Vaccines
The EU recently added two drugs to its list of approved Covid-19 treatments. Yet with…
25/11/2021 - 6 minutes
Covid-19: Updates on Research, Vaccines, and Treatments
The Covid-19 pandemic began as a few scattered cases in China, but within months, the respiratory infection had swept the world. The years 2020 and 2021 turned into a rollercoaster ride for the world’s population, with millions of people dead, livelihoods destroyed, and movement between countries plummeting.
Despite the strained situation, academic researchers and biotech and pharma companies globally have come together to develop protective vaccines and treatments against Covid-19. While we still have a long road ahead before this pandemic is declared over, the life sciences industry is bringing us closer to this moment with every new discovery, trial result, and fundraise. Read on to learn about the latest research, investments, trends, and pipeline developments.
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European Biotech Industry Report 2021: A Year of European Biotechnology
This report discusses how the Covid-19 pandemic impacted Europe’s life science industry and covers recent market trends, investments, and collaborations in the biotech and pharma industry.
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Vaccine Biotechs Gear Up to Take On Covid-19 Variants
Vaccines for Covid-19 are rolling out all over the world, but their protection is threatened…
15/11/2021 - 7 minutes
Valneva’s Inactivated Covid-19 Vaccine Aces Phase III Trial
Last week, the French vaccine maker Valneva announced promising phase III trial results of its…
26/10/2021 - 5 minutes
Eight Diseases CRISPR Technology Could Cure
CRISPR technology offers the promise to cure any human genetic disease with gene editing; which…
13/09/2021 - 10 minutes
Next-Gen Covid-19 Vaccines and Drugs Crowd into Late-Stage Trials
Despite the widespread rollout of vaccines this year, the Covid-19 pandemic remains a threat to…
27/08/2021 - 7 minutes
Sanofi’s Translate Bio Buyout Shows Growing Hunger for mRNA Technology
Sanofi’s acquisition of its partner Translate Bio is a clear sign that pharmaceutical companies are…
17/08/2021 - 5 minutes
Oral and Nasal Covid-19 Vaccines Hit Clinical Testing
Oramed’s jab-free oral Covid-19 vaccine is one of many in the form of pills, powders,…
03/08/2021 - 5 minutes
Tracking Covid-19 Cases with Wastewater Testing
Researchers have been using DNA testing technology to detect traces of the SARS-CoV-2 virus behind…
28/07/2021 - 5 minutes
Scotland’s Top Ten Biotech Companies to Watch Out For
Scotland has a thriving life sciences ecosystem with strengths in oncology, genetic engineering, and industrial…
30/06/2021 - 11 minutes
Patent Waiver on Covid-19 Vaccines Splits Opinions in Biotech Industry
Attempts to increase global Covid-19 vaccine coverage with a temporary patent waiver have been met…
15/06/2021 - 5 minutes
Next-Generation mRNA Vaccine Technology Unveiled in Series A Round
Messenger RNA vaccines have been at the forefront of the global struggle against the Covid-19…
01/06/2021 - 4 minutes
What’s Ahead for European Biotech Startups After Covid?
With a tumultuous year behind us, 2021 is set out to spell change for many…
31/05/2021 - 8 minutes
