Biotechnology Angelini Ventures co-leads €20m Series A to advance RNA therapeutics for neurological disorders Copenhagen-based biotech Neumirna Therapeutics has secured €20 million in a Series A funding round co-led by Angelini Ventures and Invivo Partners, with participation from Innovestor’s Life Science Fund and existing investors. The funding will advance Neumirna’s pioneering RNA therapeutics pipeline, including its lead candidate NMT.001, an antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) therapy targeting drug-resistant epilepsy. Founded in […] Written by Anette Mertens January 12, 2025January 12, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology FDA adds warning to RSV shots from GSK, Pfizer The regulator is requiring labeling that warns of Guillan-Barré syndrome, although it said data don’t prove a causal link and affirmed the shots’ benefit outweighs their risks. Written by Delilah Alvarado January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology New patent for Arcutis drug ZORYVE Copyright © DrugPatentWatch. Originally published at https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/blog/ Annual Drug Patent Expirations for ZORYVE Zoryve is a drug marketed by Arcutis and is included in two NDAs. It is available from one supplier. There are seven patents protecting this drug. ZORYVE drug price trends. This drug has forty-two patent family members in twelve countries. The generic […] Written by DrugPatentWatch – Make Better Decisions January 5, 2025January 5, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology Breakthrough Cerium Oxide Thermal Switches In a significant breakthrough that could redefine thermal management systems, researchers from Hokkaido University have introduced a remarkable advancement in thermal switches utilizing cerium oxide. This innovative approach, which leverages thin films of cerium oxide (CeO2), promises not just enhanced performance but also a sustainable alternative to traditional materials that have long constrained the effectiveness […] Written by Bioengineer January 2, 2025January 2, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology [Rebroadcast] The power of natural killer cells While our podcast takes a brief break, Labiotech invites you to enjoy some of our favorite episodes. We will return with a brand-new episode on January 3rd, 2025! Have an awesome holiday season! On this podcast, we speak to Artiva Biotherapeutics’ CEO, Fred Aslan, M.D. The company has demonstrated the potential for efficacy and safety […] Written by Jim Cornall December 30, 2024December 30, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year European Biotechnology wishes its readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We are taking a short winter break and will be back in January 2025 to provide you with the latest news, background reports, personalia and – in cooperation with our new partner, the Society for Laboratory Automation & Screening (SLAS) – updates […] Written by Thomas Gabrielczyk December 26, 2024December 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology Ionis gets a milestone approval; Another top FDA official to step down The clearance of Tryngolza gives Ionis its first wholly-owned, marketed medicine. Elsewhere, Robert Temple became the latest FDA leader to leave the agency, and two biotechs cut research deals. Written by BioPharma Dive staff December 23, 2024December 23, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology New patent for Vanda Pharms drug HETLIOZ Copyright © DrugPatentWatch. Originally published at https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/blog/ Annual Drug Patent Expirations for HETLIOZ Hetlioz is a drug marketed by Vanda Pharms Inc and is included in two NDAs. It is available from one supplier. There are thirty patents protecting this drug and two Paragraph IV challenges. Drug patent litigation for HETLIOZ. This drug has one […] Written by DrugPatentWatch – Make Better Decisions December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology 10 biotech companies to watch in 2025 Newsletter Signup – Under Article / In Page “*” indicates required fields Last year, we documented nine biotechs we thought you should watch in 2024. Now, as the year has flown by and the end of 2024 is approaching, biotech companies will be setting out their plans for next year as they continue to work […] Written by Willow Shah-Neville December 16, 2024December 16, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology Elevation Oncology Inc licences Synaffix BV’s ADC platform With the US$368m licence deal, Elevation Oncology, Inc is recognising Synaffix’s expertise in ADC development for the development of EO-1022. In contrast to Synaffix’s November deal with the Chinese BigHat Bioscience Co. Ltd, the US company does not book Lonza’s ADC manufacturing services that offers the same quality assurance process for all (clinicla) development phases, […] Written by Thomas Gabrielczyk December 13, 2024December 13, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Did humans learn to walk in trees? It’s hard to tell when — and why — our ancestors got down from trees and started walking on two legs. Many early hominins capable of bipedal walking were also well-adapted for climbing, and we lack fossil evidence from a key period when climate change turned forests into open, dry woodland called savannah-mosaic, which might […] Written by Admin July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merbecovirus S2 Vaccines Trigger Cross-Reactive MERS Protection In a groundbreaking study recently published in npj Viruses, a team of researchers led by Halfmann and colleagues has unveiled promising new insights into vaccine design against Merbecoviruses, a subgenus of coronaviruses that includes the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Their work focuses on the S2 subunit of the spike (S) glycoprotein, a component […] Written by Bioengineer July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Did humans learn to walk in trees? It’s hard to tell when — and why — our ancestors got down from trees and started walking on two legs. Many early hominins capable of bipedal walking were also well-adapted for climbing, and we lack fossil evidence from a key period when climate change turned forests into open, dry woodland called savannah-mosaic, which might […] Written by Admin July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Merbecovirus S2 Vaccines Trigger Cross-Reactive MERS Protection In a groundbreaking study recently published in npj Viruses, a team of researchers led by Halfmann and colleagues has unveiled promising new insights into vaccine design against Merbecoviruses, a subgenus of coronaviruses that includes the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Their work focuses on the S2 subunit of the spike (S) glycoprotein, a component […] Written by Bioengineer July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Bridging Science, Policy and Strategy for Climate Action – State of the Planet Tiffany Wu, a 2023 graduate of Columbia University’s MPA in Environmental Science and Policy program, is a senior program associate at Winrock International, which provides solutions to complex social and agricultural challenges worldwide. Wu works on climate and sustainability projects spanning carbon markets, corporate greenhouse gas accounting and clean energy. Courtesy of Tiffany Wu Drawing […] Written by Guest July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Understanding PMDA Validation Rules v5.0 The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) in Japan has always led the charge in ensuring the safety and efficacy of drug development. Their latest update, the PMDA Validation Rules version 5.0, which took effect on April 1, 2024, marks another significant step in this mission. Let’s break down what these new rules mean and […] Written by Admin July 10, 2024July 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Enhance Your SEND Submissions! Join PointCross on May 29th, 2024, at 12 PM EST / 9 AM PST for a must-attend webinar: The Most Common Issues in Preparing SEND. Ideal for professionals in data submission and regulatory compliance, this webinar offers valuable insights from our seasoned experts. Why Attend? Why PointCross? With over 10 years of experience and more […] Written by Admin May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked