Roohi Mariam Peter's articles Biotechnology Top biotech deals in October 2025 The month of October 2025 saw a wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and biotech deals in various therapeutic fields, but particularly for therapies addressing autoimmune conditions. Antibodies, gene therapies, and small molecules were unsurprisingly popular in the licensing deals space, and it looks like artificial intelligence-based drug discovery is sweeping up funding too. Top biotech M&A deals of October 2025 If you thought September was huge for M&As in the biopharma […] Written by Roohi Mariam Peter November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Biotechnology Novartis spends billions in 2025 Newsletter Signup – Under Article / In Page “*” indicates required fields The year 2024 was regarded as a reset year with lackluster deal performance in the biopharma industry. This year was predicted to witness a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&As) deals in the sector and in the latter half of the year, the pharma giant Novartis has struck big. Novartis expanding cardiovascular research Novartis buys Tourmaline […] Written by Roohi Mariam Peter October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Biotechnology pipeline drugs to watch in 2025 Newsletter Signup – Under Article / In Page “*” indicates required fields A consistent sleep schedule of going to bed and waking up each day allows the body to rest and helps maintain optimal brain function, physical health, and emotional stability. But for people with narcolepsy, staying awake can be a struggle. 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[…] Written by Roohi Mariam Peter July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Biotechnology The genomics layoff wave in the US Newsletter Signup – Under Article / In Page “*” indicates required fields Just five months into 2025, and a string of layoffs has already come down on the genomics space. More than 25 genomics companies have shed several workers since the year began, many of them facing the brunt of a financial downturn. Prime Medicine […] Written by Roohi Mariam Peter May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Biotechnology the power of TLR agonists Newsletter Signup – Under Article / In Page “*” indicates required fields In the vast field of immunotherapy, toll-like receptor agonists (TLR) emerged as powerful catalysts to boost the immune system. 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From small molecules to T-cell engagers and RNA medicines, the major […] Written by Roohi Mariam Peter March 6, 2025March 6, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Biotechnology UK biotech defies the odds, raising £3.5B in 2024 Newsletter Signup – Under Article / In Page “*” indicates required fields The past year has been one of ups and downs for the biotech and healthcare sectors in the U.K. A report by the UK BioIndustry Association (BIA) revealed how investments played a part in research and development (R&D) in the country. Equity financing […] Written by Roohi Mariam Peter February 1, 2025February 1, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Biotechnology the race begins with first successful trial RNA editing has picked up steam in recent years as a potentially safer alternative to gene editing to treat genetic diseases. A study in humans was much anticipated, and Massachusetts-based Wave Life Sciences took the reins and began one last year. Now, Wave is the first to achieve RNA editing in the clinic, crossing yet […] Written by Roohi Mariam Peter October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Biotechnology what biotech has to offer Menopause marks the end of periods and fertility and is regarded as a natural part of aging. Occurring typically between the ages of 45 and 50, this period comes with a host of difficult symptoms due to the drop in hormone levels. However, a new drug could relieve some of these symptoms for millions of […] Written by Roohi Mariam Peter September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Loading Load more
Biotechnology Top biotech deals in October 2025 The month of October 2025 saw a wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and biotech deals in various therapeutic fields, but particularly for therapies addressing autoimmune conditions. Antibodies, gene therapies, and small molecules were unsurprisingly popular in the licensing deals space, and it looks like artificial intelligence-based drug discovery is sweeping up funding too. Top biotech M&A deals of October 2025 If you thought September was huge for M&As in the biopharma […] Written by Roohi Mariam Peter November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology Novartis spends billions in 2025 Newsletter Signup – Under Article / In Page “*” indicates required fields The year 2024 was regarded as a reset year with lackluster deal performance in the biopharma industry. This year was predicted to witness a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&As) deals in the sector and in the latter half of the year, the pharma giant Novartis has struck big. Novartis expanding cardiovascular research Novartis buys Tourmaline […] Written by Roohi Mariam Peter October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology pipeline drugs to watch in 2025 Newsletter Signup – Under Article / In Page “*” indicates required fields A consistent sleep schedule of going to bed and waking up each day allows the body to rest and helps maintain optimal brain function, physical health, and emotional stability. But for people with narcolepsy, staying awake can be a struggle. And as there […] Written by Roohi Mariam Peter July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology The 59 top biotech books of all time Newsletter Signup – Under Article / In Page “*” indicates required fields It’s summertime and what’s better than to curl up in bed, or under a shady tree, or by the pool, and read a good book? We have curated a list of some of the best biotech books that are bound to get you […] Written by Roohi Mariam Peter July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology 5 biotech companies making waves in Wales in 2025 Newsletter Signup – Under Article / In Page “*” indicates required fields Famous for its rugged coastline and scenic mountains, Wales is also home to a thriving life science industry. Supported by science parks, med-tech companies, and universities, the country has opened up avenues for a budding biotech sector, particularly for the development of startups. […] Written by Roohi Mariam Peter July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology The genomics layoff wave in the US Newsletter Signup – Under Article / In Page “*” indicates required fields Just five months into 2025, and a string of layoffs has already come down on the genomics space. More than 25 genomics companies have shed several workers since the year began, many of them facing the brunt of a financial downturn. Prime Medicine […] Written by Roohi Mariam Peter May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology the power of TLR agonists Newsletter Signup – Under Article / In Page “*” indicates required fields In the vast field of immunotherapy, toll-like receptor agonists (TLR) emerged as powerful catalysts to boost the immune system. This class of drugs is designed to mimic the body’s natural defense mechanisms and target a spectrum of diseases – from cancer and infectious […] Written by Roohi Mariam Peter May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology Why are placebos defeating antidepressants in clinical trials? Newsletter Signup – Under Article / In Page “*” indicates required fields Depression affects around 5% of the global population, with antidepressants commonly prescribed to manage conditions like major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, persistent depressive disorder, and bipolar depression. However, many candidates for depression don’t make it past clinical trials, and of late, there […] Written by Roohi Mariam Peter March 23, 2025March 23, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology Top biotech deals of February 2025 Newsletter Signup – Under Article / In Page “*” indicates required fields Partnerships are key to accelerating drug development in various therapeutic sectors. In February 2025, several biotech deals worth billions of dollars were inked, and once again, Eli Lilly was a top collaborator. From small molecules to T-cell engagers and RNA medicines, the major […] Written by Roohi Mariam Peter March 6, 2025March 6, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology UK biotech defies the odds, raising £3.5B in 2024 Newsletter Signup – Under Article / In Page “*” indicates required fields The past year has been one of ups and downs for the biotech and healthcare sectors in the U.K. A report by the UK BioIndustry Association (BIA) revealed how investments played a part in research and development (R&D) in the country. Equity financing […] Written by Roohi Mariam Peter February 1, 2025February 1, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology the race begins with first successful trial RNA editing has picked up steam in recent years as a potentially safer alternative to gene editing to treat genetic diseases. A study in humans was much anticipated, and Massachusetts-based Wave Life Sciences took the reins and began one last year. Now, Wave is the first to achieve RNA editing in the clinic, crossing yet […] Written by Roohi Mariam Peter October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Biotechnology what biotech has to offer Menopause marks the end of periods and fertility and is regarded as a natural part of aging. Occurring typically between the ages of 45 and 50, this period comes with a host of difficult symptoms due to the drop in hormone levels. However, a new drug could relieve some of these symptoms for millions of […] Written by Roohi Mariam Peter September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
